About BA (hons) Visual Effects (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University
If you want to work in the feature film visual effects industry or associated areas, this is the perfect course. You'll embrace the complete visual effects post-production pipeline and focus on theory, principles and production of assets and shots.
Why study BA (Hons) Visual Effects at BU?
- Produce a high-quality demonstrative portfolio of work related to the knowledge and production of professional quality feature film visual effects
- Tailor your studies to either a more technical or artistic flavour depending on your desired career aspirations and benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
- Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software
- Mirror industry practice by working collaboratively with other National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) students on our courses in Art & Design and Technical Arts to create visual effects work
- Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events
- Graduate career-ready with 90% of our graduates in employment within 15 months of graduation.
Entry requirements
- High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
- PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).
Bournemouth University Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
2.4 million GBP |
| Number of campuses |
Two campuses - Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus |
| Total number of Professors |
828 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
91% |
| Housing |
Available (12 halls) |
| International Fee |
13,750 GBP |
Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance
The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.
| Item |
Annual amount in GBP |
| Tuition |
14,100-15,850 |
| Books and supplies |
210-630 |
| Accommodation |
6,499-9,275 |
| Utilities |
420 |
| Transportation |
250 |
| Laundry |
156-312 |
| Insurance |
70 |
| Food and household expenses |
2,200 |
| TV licenses |
157.50 |
| Total |
24,062.5-29,164.5 |
