Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc
Bournemouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc and other courses in Anthropology at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £16500 - £23000 | £19000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23516 | £21086 | £25186 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £15914 - £26736 | £19208 - £32667 |
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Course Description
Develop skills in the technical aspects of computer animation and graduate with the range and depth of knowledge necessary to become future Technical Directors, Artists or Research and Development Engineers within the computer animation and games sectors.
Why study MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at BU?
- Apply technical, mathematical and algorithmic skills to develop tools to aid in the production of animation and games artefacts
- Apply software to develop techniques in C to test new algorithms, write shaders to support rendering and develop scripts and tools to create new effects
- Attend visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni
- Collaborate with students across the NCCA Master’s courses providing a realistic setting to discover what it’s like working with other creative people and to a strict timescale
- Undertake a Masters project in preparation for the end of year degree show attended by top industry recruiters
- Access industry standard facilities including animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software including Maya and Houdini.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc at Bournemouth University
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 7.0
- Bachelors
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- 7.0
- Masters
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a relevant subject. Subjects are: Maths, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Software Engineering, Games Development, Computer Animation Technical Arts, Graduates of NCCA undergraduate courses also considered.
If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc
| England UK | £9500 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9500 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9500 | year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bournemouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #801
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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About Bournemouth University
Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.
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Student composition of Bournemouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12520
- postgraduates:
- 2740
- Total:
- 15260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animation”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Computer Animation MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9860 | £15800 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time |
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3D Computer Animation MA | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9500 | £17500 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9500 | £17500 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Animation MA | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Animation (with Integrated International Pre-Masters) MA | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Animation Production MA | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £7900 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Animation (with Integrated Pre-Masters) MA | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Animation MA | Teesside University | - | - | - | £6695 | £14000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Illustration and Animation MA | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £1140 | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time |
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Animation MA | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
