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Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in animation and visual effects. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects


A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects with a guaranteed place.


Course highlights

- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university


Careers and opportunities

When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree which fuses art and science and offers fascinating career, research, and education enhancement opportunities for graduates.Many of our graduates have worked in roles such as Serial riggers, Animators, Motion capture technicians, Stagecrafter and Freelance artists.


Placement year

You can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.Our previous placement students have worked in a wide range of technical roles, including compositing, rigging, texturing, and modeling.Many of them have gained their industry experience in our leading facilities at the University, including CCIXR. Others have completed their placements at a number of renowned companies, including Industrial Light & Magic, Framestore, Moving Picture Company (MPC) and Procter & Gamble.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    54th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    120 54%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    66th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    27th

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