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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Visual effects and motion graphics are an integral part of modern media, from Hollywood films to adverts, music promos and TV drama. This VFX degree will develop your creative instincts in VFX and motion graphics. Based in USW's Cardiff campus, the course is industry focused, with many opportunities to work with industry while you study. You’ll work on live projects and briefs, with many opportunities for practical experience through placements. USW VFX students have worked on Sherlock, Doctor Who, Bastard Executioner, and Beowulf.This visual effects course will develop technical expertise in Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Maya, and tracking software. What’s more, you’ll develop an understanding of working pipelines and the ability to work collaboratively. Our best students get multiple job offers and are headhunted by industry, going on to work on big-name projects including The Jungle Book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Inception, Captain America, Iron Man 2 and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
D - A* Grades / Points required
To include an Art and Design related subject
To include an Art and Design related subject
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in relevant Art & Design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points
To include an Art and Design related subject
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core).
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
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£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from EU
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£12,600 per year
Students from International
£12600 Per year
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