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Visual Effects (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons)

University for the Creative Arts

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Farnham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Visual effects are an essential and integral component of contemporary films, high-end television productions, commercials, and music promos – and our BA (Hons) Visual Effects degree course is where you can begin your learning journey to create them. Taught from a film department at UCA Farnham with a 60-year history and working within purpose-built studios housing multiple live-action productions, you’ll gain an in-depth practical knowledge of the key software and hardware, computer graphics techniques, and production pipelines currently used in the visual effects industry. As well as building your technical knowledge, you’ll be taught professional practices for working with clients and briefs, develop critical and analytical skills, and learn about the history of visual effects. You can also choose elective creative units from other courses to expand your understanding of film production, acting, music, or animation. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to explore and discover the roles that appeal to you as an emerging VFX artist and develop an individual style to help you launch your career in the industry. This degree includes a Professional Practice Year, giving you the opportunity to experience industry first-hand between the second and third year of your studies.Related courses- BA (Hons) Animation (with Professional Practice Year)- BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art (with Professional Practice Year)- BA (Hons) Film Production (with Professional Practice Year)- BA (Hons) Games Animation (with Professional Practice Year)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level :

112 UCAS tariff points from A-Level qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

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University information

University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS, England

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A diverse community of creative people, attracting students from across the globe.
UCA's three UK campuses are welcoming and dynamic environments, with close links to London and a wealth of creative opportunities.
Students who need to improve their English skills and/or portfolio can choose an integrated international foundation year ahead of their undergraduate course.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    116th out of 117 12

    70th out of 95 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    138 61%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    34.0 34%

    113th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    106th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    134 68%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    77th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    66th

    12

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