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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
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SEP-25
4 Years
Course overview
From the Harry Potter film series to Madame Tussauds, one thing holds true – the skill and craftmanship of model designers is pivotal to the creative industry. Our innovative course will refine your skills and provide you with all the tools to thrive in the ever-growing space.
Created with an all-round approach to skill development, the programme integrates practical and theoretical elements to build your expertise in the end-to-end process of model design. Create models, props and miniatures for use in architectural, automotive and entertainment space, using mechanical and physical effects,
Made for the creative and talented model maker, engineer or designer, the course aims to sharpen your skills and prepare you for a vibrant career in whatever career path you choose. Whether that is working on films and television, museums and exhibits or for design companies and architects.
Across your three years of study – four if you choose to take a sandwich year – you will study the use of traditional and digital materials and techniques to create industry standard results, while enhancing your skills in project management, collaborative working and professionalism.
You will graduate having built your knowledge of machine shop skills and digital processes, as well as how to use hard and casting materials. Overall, you will complete the course with a toolkit of key skills with which you will confidently be able to enter the workforce and begin building you ideal career.
Your future career
There is a strong focus on ensuring that you graduate feeling confident to transition into your career path of choice. This is evidenced by our dynamic curriculum that combines project-based work with theoretical concepts, while encouraging self-leadership and collaboration.
Areas in which you could work include:
Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of industries including advertising, film and television and architecture. Some companies where our graduates work include Merlin Entertainment (Madame Tussauds), Warner Bros Harry Potter Experience and Disney Productions.
Employability is at the heart of our programme and there is an array of tools and support that will be available to you. While you develop your skillset on the course, your lecturers will support you in building a professional portfolio and our industry contacts and alumni.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Art, Media or Design subjects required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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