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Computer Animation and Visual Effects Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television BA (Hons) | Arts University Bournemouth | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £16950 | 135 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Post Production (Film) (progression route) BA (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14598 | 135 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation Art & Design BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 36% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | £16500 | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc | Bournemouth University | 36% | 5% | 21% | £8500 | £15750 | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation MA | Kingston University | 52% | 0% | 7% | £5291 | £8470 | 117 | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Part-time | |
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3D Computer Animation MA | Bournemouth University | 52% | 0% | 7% | £8500 | £15750 | 117 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation MA | University of Wales | 52% | 0% | 7% | £7800 | £15000 | 117 | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 59% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £17000 | 108 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 51% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £13200 | 70 | Luton | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects Animation BA/BSc (Hons) | SAE Institute | 79% | 0% | 5% | £7500 | £11500 | 91 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons) | University of Lincoln | 38% | 2% | 0% | £9250 | £15900 | 131 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation Technical Arts BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 45% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | £16500 | 156 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) (including Year 0) BA (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | 71% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £15900 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | 88% | 3% | 0% | £9000 | £12600 | 144 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation BA (Hons) | Teesside University | 80% | 7% | 9% | £9250 | £13000 | 135 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) BA (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | 71% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £15900 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | 52% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £14500 | 119 | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Teesside University | 80% | 7% | 9% | £9250 | £13000 | 135 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Virtual Production MA | University of Lincoln | 80% | 7% | 9% | £8100 | £16000 | 135 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
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Professional Practice in Visual Effects MA (PG) | Middlesex University | 80% | 7% | 9% | £52 | £68 | 135 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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CGI and Visual Effects (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 79% | 8% | 8% | £9250 | £14000 | 121 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects with with Professional Placement Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 55% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £13200 | 132 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (VFX) BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 10% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £14750 | 117 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 79% | 5% | 34% | £9250 | £19280 | 115 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 79% | 5% | 34% | £9250 | £19855 | 115 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
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CGI and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 79% | 8% | 8% | £9250 | £14000 | 121 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 54% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | £16500 | 149 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | 67% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £14250 | 102 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | University of West London | 50% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £13250 | 109 | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of West London | 50% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £13250 | 109 | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Middlesex University | 92% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 106 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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CGI and Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | 92% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £13800 | 106 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | 80% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £12600 | 123 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Teesside University | 80% | 7% | 9% | £9250 | £14000 | 123 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 52% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £20118 | 125 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 52% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £20118 | 125 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 100% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | £16500 | 129 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 64% | 4% | 12% | £9250 | £17000 | 107 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 64% | 4% | 12% | £9000 | £13000 | 107 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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3D Computer Generated Imagery Top-Up BASc (Hons) | The Bournemouth and Poole College | 64% | 4% | 12% | £6750 | £9500 | 107 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Generated Imagery BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | 64% | 4% | 12% | £9250 | £13260 | 107 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Film and Television Production with Visual Effects MSc | The University of York | - | - | - | £9010 | £22720 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Digital Design and Media – Visual Effects for Film and Games FdA | Yeovil College | - | - | 20% | £7285 | - | - | Yeovil | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Post-production (Film) FdA | University of Suffolk | - | - | 0% | £8220 | £12996 | - | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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Film and Visual Effects Technology BSc (Hons) (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | 10% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Film and Visual Effects Technology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | 10% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) HND | Doncaster College and University Centre | - | - | 20% | £7400 | - | - | Doncaster | On campus Full-time | |
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HND Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) (Bedford) HND | Bedford College | - | - | 20% | £2948 | - | - | Bedford | On campus Part-time | |
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Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) HND | Morley College | - | - | 20% | £6165 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Creative Media (Visual Effects) HND | Weymouth College | - | 5% | 25% | £5750 | £5750 | - | Weymouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Creative Media Production (Visual Effects - VFX) HNC | Nottingham College | - | 5% | 25% | £8250 | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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HNC Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) (Bedford) HNC | Bedford College | - | 5% | 25% | £5895 | - | - | Bedford | On campus Full-time | |
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Creative Media Production (Visual Effects) HNC | Westminster Kingsway College | - | 5% | 25% | £6000 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation Art & Design (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 36% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | - | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation MSc | University of Kent | 36% | 5% | 21% | - | - | 134 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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The Art of Computer Animation (Integrated Masters) MArt | Pearson College London | 52% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | - | 117 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation MA | Sheffield Hallam University | 52% | 0% | 7% | - | - | 117 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 76% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 159 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation Arts BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 81% | 6% | 15% | £9250 | - | 123 | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Animation with foundation year BSc (Hons) | University of Bolton | 71% | - | 10% | £9250 | £46600 | 101 | Bolton | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects and Animation BSc (Hons) | University of Bolton | 71% | - | 10% | £9250 | £37350 | 101 | Bolton | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 76% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 159 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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3D Animation Visual Effects BA BA (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 58% | 10% | 14% | - | - | 138 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time | |
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The Art of Computer Animation BA (Hons) | Pearson College London | 82% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 108 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Animation Technical Arts (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 36% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | - | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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The Art of Visual Effects (Integrated Masters) MArt | Pearson College London | 52% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | - | 117 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects MA | Teesside University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Part-time | |
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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics FdA | Gower College Swansea | - | - | - | £7500 | - | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 55% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | - | 132 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects Production Technology BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 55% | 0% | 14% | - | - | 131 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 55% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | - | 132 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects Technical Art BA (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 79% | 8% | 8% | £9250 | - | 121 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Integrated International Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 79% | 8% | 8% | - | - | 121 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 67% | 5% | 11% | - | - | 102 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 50% | 10% | 20% | - | - | 109 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Wrexham Glyndwr University | 88% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | - | 122 | Wrexham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 88% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 122 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 88% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | - | 122 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 54% | 5% | 21% | - | - | 149 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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The Art of Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Pearson College London | 40% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | - | 116 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Futureworks | 80% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | - | 120 | Salford | On campus Full-time | |
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Post Production & Visual Effects BA (Hons) | Falmouth University | 73% | 4% | 11% | - | - | 123 | Falmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Post Production & Visual Effects with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Falmouth University | 73% | 4% | 11% | - | - | 123 | Falmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 80% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 123 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Wrexham Glyndwr University | 88% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | - | 122 | Wrexham | On campus Full-time | |
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Visual Effects & Model Making BA (Hons) | The Northern School of Art | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality MSc | Goldsmiths, University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality) MA | University of Bristol | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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MA Virtual and Augmented Reality MA | York St John University | - | - | - | - | - | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
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3D Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) FdSc | The Bournemouth and Poole College | 44% | - | 10% | £6750 | £9500 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual & Augmented Reality (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 100% | 5% | 21% | £9250 | - | 129 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 64% | 4% | 12% | - | - | 107 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 64% | 4% | 12% | - | - | 107 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality (with Integrated International Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 64% | 4% | 12% | - | - | 107 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 64% | 4% | 12% | - | - | 107 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Virtual and Augmented Reality (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 64% | 4% | 12% | - | - | 107 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
58
/100
8798 students of Computer Animation and Visual Effects in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21726 | £18599 | £23105 |
25-75 percentile range | £17815 - £24795 | £13189 - £23829 | £17018 - £30132 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Computer Animation and Visual Effects courses of UK
All Computer Animation and Visual Effects courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22161 | £19670 | £24505 |
25-75 percentile range | £18253 - £24279 | £15072 - £24191 | £18468 - £30555 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Computer Animation and Visual Effects
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Current jobs
Among graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
Typical employers for graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects
- Commercial Studios
- Film and TV
- Computer Games Industry
- Post Production and VFX
- Motion Graphics Areas
- Computer Systems Design Area
- Marketing Firms
Specialisations within Computer Animation and Visual Effects
- 3D Modelling
- Lighting Technician
- Animation
- Composition
- Computer Animation Directing
- Storyboard
- Cartoon
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Anglia Ruskin University
50% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Grading Distribution
Students of Computer Animation and Visual Effects in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Computer Animation and Visual Effects.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Computer Animation and Visual Effects.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Computer Animation and Visual Effects studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Arts - MA
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BA/BSc (Hons)
- Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Honours) - BASc (Hons)
- Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Master of Art - MArt
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Virtual and Augmented Reality at Bournemouth University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 12 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects was £21726 15 months after graduation, £18599 3 years after graduation and £23105 5 years after graduation.