CGI and Visual Effects (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 225 graduates of CGI and Visual Effects (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Games and Animation
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation 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 | £24500 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £15500 - £25000 | £19500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Games and Animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
"Want to gain the technical skills to create awe-inspiring special effects for film, television, games and advertising? Take our SideFX accredited CGI and Visual Effects degree.
The UK visual effects industry is amongst the most highly rated in the world – and this is your chance to become a part of it. Our Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) and Visual Effects degree is optimised for students wishing to learn the creative and technical skills required to produce awe-inspiring special effects for film, television, games and advertising.
Combining visual effects, 3D modelling, animation and digital technology, this course teaches you to produce the sort of mind-blowing results that you see in Hollywood blockbusters. Whether you’re keen to create explosions and chaos, or master the technology required to bring a motion capture character to life, we can prepare you for an exciting career in the visual effects industry.
Covering areas like 3D modelling, digital animation and matchmoving, your first year will see you get to grips with the foundations of CGI and Visual Effects. You’ll learn how to use software such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke. You’ll take part in a team project, producing a short film to showcase your newly-acquired skills.
You'll create effects using professional industry technology, including Virtual Production facilities, HD and 4K digital cinema cameras, green screen studios, Unreal games engine and post-production suites. Using innovative software from Foundry, Pixel Logic and Adobe is also a fundamental part of this course."
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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Current jobs
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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 CGI and Visual Effects (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University
| 32% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 17% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 9% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Teaching Professionals |
| 6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Customer service occupations |
| 3% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees CGI and Visual Effects (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | year 1 |
| International | £16750 | year 1 |
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Animation and Visual Effects”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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