BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London

Programme overview

Would you like to join the UK's fastest-growing economy? Visual effects and animation are the process of creating digital effects for films, advertisements, television, games and augmented reality (AR). As an industry, it is worth over £71bn to the UK economy alone, and demand for skilled graduates is only increasing.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Based in London, the centre of the UK’s creative industries, this innovative VFX and animation degree places you at the heart of the action. It aims to give you a dynamic, contemporary and hands-on experience as you learn to work with advanced materials and techniques. The course has been designed with input from leading effects facilities, including DNEG, and developed with advice and guidelines from the professional body Creative Skillset. Modules include: Principles of VFX; VFX Toolbox; Digital Toolbox; CGI Foundations; Digital Sculpture; Visual Narrative; The Composite; Current Trends of VFX; VFX Animation; Character Animation.

Career pathways

There is a range of jobs for visual effects degree graduates, from a games designer and animator, through to a modeller and architectural visualiser. You may also decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Job roles include: roto artist; compositor; texture artist; 3D generalist; animator; environment artist; matchmove artist; visualiser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade C, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a portfolio. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: I700.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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