Computer Animation and Visual Effects Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Brunel University 66% 2% 11% £9250 £19280 126 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 58% 6% 5% £9250 £14000 116 London On campus Full-time
Brunel University 66% 2% 11% £9250 £19855 134 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Pearson College London 50% 0% 5% £9250 - 105 London On campus Full-time
Pearson College London 58% 5% 7% £9250 - 137 London On campus Full-time
Pearson College London 58% 5% 7% £9250 - 118 London On campus Full-time
Pearson College London 54% 10% 5% £9250 - 129 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 54% 10% 5% £5291 £8470 129 Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
University of West London - - - £9250 £13250 - Ealing On campus Full-time
University of West London - - - £9250 £13250 - Ealing On campus Full-time
Middlesex University - - - £52 £68 - London On campus Part-time
Morley College - - - £6165 - - London On campus Full-time
Westminster Kingsway College - - - £6000 - - London On campus Full-time
Goldsmiths, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
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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.

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

Specialisations within Computer Animation and Visual Effects

  • 3D Modelling
  • Lighting Technician
  • Animation
  • Composition
  • Computer Animation Directing
  • Storyboard
  • Cartoon

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Computer Animation and Visual Effects

  • Ability to create and implement high quality VFX
  • Strong visual awareness and artistic ability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Lateral thinking skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally
  • Knowledge of 3D animation software
  • Communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Ability to follow production methodologies
  • Attention to detail
  • Understanding of compositing process
  • Photographic skills
  • Ability to interpret feedback
  • First- class time and project management skills

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 Brunel University

35% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
35% Information Technology Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
0% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Visual Effects and Motion Graphics with Placement - BSc (Hons) at Brunel University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 66 out of 100 among 75 respondents.