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MA Digital Effects at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop comprehensive knowledge of the VFX pipeline, including simulations and compositing, with industry exposure and industry-standard facilities. Accreditations: ScreenSkills.

Department: Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects  |  Duration: 1 year full-time including an optional placement of up to 3 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core units: Digital Effects Tools, Foundation Project, Signature Shot, Digital Effects Theory, Group Project & Industry Brief, Research & Development, Master's Project.

Career pathways

Digital Effects graduates are highly sought after in the VFX industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject plus a portfolio. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,688 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time including an optional placement of up to 3 months

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