BA (Hons) Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option)
Entry requirementsFor September 2022 and September 2023 entry: 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in a required subject. T-Level: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Digital Production, Design and Development.
Required subjects: An art, design, mathematics or technology subject. BTEC - Creative Digital Media Production specification: Digital Games Design Development (Diploma); Digital Content Production (Extended Certificate); Digital Games Production (Extended Certificate); Digital Film and Video Production (Extended Certificate); Creative Digital Media Production (Extended Diploma)
BTEC - Art and Design (Diploma or Higher)
CTEC - Digital Media (Diploma or Higher
A portfolio will also be required in support of your application.
Numeracy and Literacy: GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International entry requirements:
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66-76%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65-75%
Italian Esame di Stato with 65-75%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5 or 7.5. Grade depends on course
For September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
If English is not your first language you\'ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Academic titleBA (Hons)
Course descriptionWhy study BA (Hons) Visual Effects at BU? Produce a high-quality demonstrative portfolio of work related to the knowledge and production of professional quality feature film visual effects Tailor your studies to either a more technical or artistic flavour depending on your desired career aspirations Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software Mirror industry practice by working collaboratively with other National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) students on our courses in Art & Design and Technical Arts to create visual effects work Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research The centre is ranked 4th in the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world, 3rd in Europe and 1st in the UK (Animation Career Review, 2020) As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK our expertise not only ensure our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also help to define new industry practices. For September 2022 entry: We are currently developing a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.