Film Special Effects degrees in Northern England

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University of Greater Manchester

4 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Bolton public library is amazing. Easy access to student services, fun events, and the library and campus is great, open after hours. I’ve personally found my course isn’t the most organised, but otherwise I am loving it.

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Teesside University

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 63rd
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WUSCA ranking: 8th
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Great aspect is the modern facilities and learning environment. The campus is well-equipped with up-to-date labs and software resources, which is especially valuable for engineering students. The university also provides good academic support services and career guidance, helping students improve employability. Meanwhile, for something to improve the best will be expanding networking opportunities with more industry professionals and increasing internship connections would further enhance our careers.

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Games Design - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Game Asset Creation
  • Game Design and Mechanics
  • Game Production and Project Management
  • Game Prototyping
  • Industry Briefs
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Liverpool Hope University

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 82nd
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The campus is super nice but a little far away from the down Town. The teaching materials are interesting and well presented by the teachers. Also they support the students very well. Especially thé dissertation director assigned to each student.

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University of Chester

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 78th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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University of Hull

1 film-special-effects courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 81st
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The university is diversified and inclusive, welcoming international student from all over the world, with staff who are ready to listen and create a bespoke learning experience for student The ambience if the university is serene, feee from urban stress and traffic hereby creating a relaxed environment For learning. The university has a broad range of campus activities to build the socio-academic lifestyle of student and prepare them for the world outside the university

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Game Design - BA (Hons)
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  • 3D Asset Design
  • Art and Animation Fundamentals
  • Critical Game Studies
  • Environment Design
  • Game Design & Prototyping
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Leeds Arts University

1 film-special-effects courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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Leeds Arts Univerity is small in size, meaning there are few noteworthy Student Unions in comparison to UoL, but does feel welcoming and safe. The university's student support is freindly and helpful from what I experienced; LAU is a very inclusive organisation and does strive to support students with a variety of services available. The campus is a little dull looking, with few spaces looking vibrant in contrast to the many white/grey hallways. I was able to use the Film/Photography course's cameras as a Music student, however the university's facilities seem somewhat limited as a whole, with spaces and equipment scarce close to submission time.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Games Design - BSc
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Year 1
  • 3D Fundamentals
  • Experimental Games Project
  • The Art of Game Design
  • The Craft of Game Development
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University of Lancashire

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 59th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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UCLan is a great place to study because of its friendly staff, diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the library and sports centre. It provides strong academic and personal support. One area for improvement could be creating more study spaces during exam periods and adding more campus events to bring students together.

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Games Design - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • XB1000: Introduction to Games Design
  • XB1020: Creativity and Context for Games
  • XB1101: 3D Modelling and Digital Art for Game
  • XB1133: Drawing for Design
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UCEN Manchester

1 film-special-effects courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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I have no bad things to say about university they have been amazing. I know that sounds unrealistic but honestly the university has been amazing to me from the kitchen staff the receptionists and the teachers also my peers. I am enjoying my time here. They are making my learning experience amazing. My lecturers have offered and are helping me achieve my academic goals. The library has a wide range of books and the staff are friendly and very welcoming if a book is not available they will find it for you. The university has given a drive I haven’t had in a long time that I can complete the degree to the best of my abilities and also continue to pursue my goals within my own life. I now feel inspired to pursue a career in teaching something I have never considered before I am loving my experience so far and would recommend anyone to give it a go

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