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Visual Effects and Animation BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton
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Course info
UCAS CODE
W621
The possibilities of pixels are endless with our BSc (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation degree. Focusing on the specialist skills needed to create computer-generated and post-production visual effects, we offer industry-experienced staff and fantastic facilities, along with a proven track record of graduate success with award-winning employers.Visual effects (VFX) and animation is at the heart of creating spectacular imagery for the film, TV, commercial and music video industries. VFX is an ...Read More
Key stats
DATA SOURCE:
UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA
Uni rankings
WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
62nd
/ 95
WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
62nd
/ 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
124th
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
124th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
94th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
94th
Start date and duration
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS
Start date
SEP-23
Full Time
3 Years
Cinematics and Photography
DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£18,000
Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source:
IDP Connect
, March 2023
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , March 2023
Source: IDP Connect , March 2023
DATA SOURCE:
IDP Connect
Module Options
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS
Choose Exam type
UCAS Tariff
Grades / Points required
104
Details
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects that support you to showcase either creative OR technical skills relevant to the study of visual effects and animation are preferred. Creative subjects such as art and design, fine art, film, photography or media are welcomed. Alternatively, technical subjects such as computing, engineering, physics and mathematics can be a great starting point for this degree. For instance, an applicant studying A-levels in Art & Design, English Literature and Psychology would be invited to a portfolio interview, as would an applicant taking A-levels in Mathematics, Geography and History. We accept qualifications from across the UCAS Tariff, so if you’re unsure if the subjects you’re studying are suitable, or want help choosing suitable subjects at Level 3, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to advise you.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
DATA SOURCE: HESA
Cinematics and Photography
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni
Art & Design
43%
Photography
30%
Graphic Communication
19%
Media Studies
13%
Psychology
13%
Tuition fees
DATA SOURCE:
UCAS/IDP Connect
For students from
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Channel Islands
EU
Rest of World
£9,250
per year
Students from England
Students from England
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England
Students from England
England Fees
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£9,250
per year
Students from Scotland
Students from Scotland
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Scotland
Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
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£9,250
per year
Students from Wales
Students from Wales
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Wales
Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
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£9,250
per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Students from Northern Ireland
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Northern Ireland
Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
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£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Channel Islands
Students from Channel Islands
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Channel Islands Fees
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£12,950
per year
Students from EU
EU Students
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from EU
EU Students
EU Fees
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£12,950
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from International
International Students
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Where you'll study
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
United Kingdom
Nearest train station:
Bolton
0.2 miles away
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