Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Overview Ready to make your mark on the computer animation and visual effects industry and get stuck into a career packed with creative potential?
On this professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree course, you'll use our fantastic animation and VFX facilities to unleash your ideas. You’ll build a portfolio of work to showcase your abilities and learn how to get it in front of potential employers.
The course sets you up for an exciting career in areas such as 3D animation, visual effects (VFX) for film and TV, and the computer games industry.
Accreditations This course is professionally accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support).
JAMES is a group of industry professionals and employers. The JAMES accreditation lets potential employers know that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities you need to work in the industry when you graduate. JAMES reviews our accreditation every 3 years to make sure the course content remains up-to-date with industry trends and developments. So you’ll always be learning the most relevant skills.
We also work with VFX studios, game developers and professional bodies such as TIGA to make sure the course stays up-to-date with industry trends.
What you'll experience On this Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree course you’ll:
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Learn from professionals who are currently working in the animation and visual effects (VFX) industry
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Build your skills in key areas such as concept drawing, 3D animation, physics-based simulation and compositing
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Get your hands on professional software that’s used in the industry, including NUKEX, Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Houdini, Katana and Mari
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Put our motion capture facilities to use and learn in our virtual reality lab
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Get the chance to be involved with the University’s computer-generated imagery (CGI) film, Stina and the Wolf
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Develop games and get involved in Gamejams with fellow students
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Make the most of our industry links, including guest speakers, work placements and sponsored prizes for your final year project
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Tailor your studies to match your interests and ambitions
Careers and opportunities This course mirrors many industrial processes and creative practices, setting you up for some of the most exciting jobs in today’s media industries.
Potential employers include computer animation and visual effects companies for film and TV, computer games and visualisation industries.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 32 graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £25500 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30500 | £19500 - £32000 | £22500 - £40500 |
All Animation courses of University of Portsmouth
Salary of all UK Graduates of Animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21871 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18889 - £24995 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
All Animation courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Computer Animation and Visual Effects, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
| 20% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
112-120 points.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
We also accept other combinations equivalent to 112-120 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
112-120 Tariff points.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 46-50.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Computer Animation and Visual Effects, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
EU – £925 including Transition Scholarship|
International Non-EU – £1,800.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
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, 2024
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Portsmouth in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Portsmouth in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #45
- #54
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Animation in the UK?
About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
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