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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) at Bournemouth University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,685 per year |
| International | £20,685 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W617
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) course.
Graduating from the NCCA will have you join a 30-year legacy of world-class animation & VFX specialists. Whether you are artistic or technical, this cutting-edge course combines disciplines so you can bring your characters, creatures, and worlds to life.
Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Visual Effects at BU?
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Study a degree that will give you the expertise, skills and portfolio to excel in the visual effects, computer animation, and computer games industries
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We consulted with our friends in the industry to ensure this degree replicates the latest industry practices to match the professional tech and facilities you’ll be taught in. We can’t wait to see you develop the skills to conceptualise, storyboard, and design your original ideas.
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Make invaluable contacts through regular industry guest speakers, many of whom are alumni. You’ll also be invited to one of the UK’s largest visual effects, computer animation, and games festivals – The BFX Festival.
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Tailor your studies with option units in the second and final years to develop your skills in 3D animation, visual effects, and technical arts – or work across specialisms reflecting a range of industry practices
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Work on projects that simulate real-world challenges and scenarios; you'll benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
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Access specialist facilities including a green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation labs equipped with industry-standard software.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) at Bournemouth University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Computer animation and visual effects
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
During the Foundation Year, you will study Art & Design in Creative Industries | Algorithmic Thinking | Digital Tools | Study Skills for Creative Industries | Foundation Project. In Year 1 as part of the Degree you will study Introduction to Production Tools | Programming Principles | Visual Narrative & Design | Technical Arts Production | Mathematics for Computer Graphics | Moving Image Theory & Practice
Bournemouth University student reviews
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1st year student
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1 year ago
1st year student
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1 year ago
1st year student
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
Good support system in place.
1 year ago
1st year student
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1 year ago
1st year student
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
81%
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Teaching on my course
81%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
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Learning opportunities
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
71%
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Organisation and management
71%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
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How well organised is your course?
64%
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Learning resources
83%
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Learning resources
83%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
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Student voice
71%
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Student voice
71%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Graphics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) at Bournemouth University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£41.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Animation & Visual Effects (with Foundation Year option).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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