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BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Look no further than animation and visual effects for a thrilling combination of creativity and technical flair – and a career that will set your world in motion.
Go to Manchester Metropolitan University
Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Duration 3 year(s)
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500 / year
Next Intake September-2024
Computer Animation and Visual Effects
About
Course Information
Digital technology has changed the way we live, work and relate to each other. Its already fundamental to business and industry and is now becoming just as important in our personal relationships, communications and leisure. In studying this rich subject area youll not only learn the techniques in demand across the rapidly changing digital world but also develop the ability to create exciting and interactive content and valuable problem solving and creative skills that will open doors in a wide range of industries.
The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and youll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours. Manchester is a major hub for digital media and our strong industry links help to shape and inform our curriculum, so your skills and learning will be fully up to speed in one of the fastest-moving industries around – a must-have for your career.
The University is also part of the well-funded CityVerve internet of things project, designed to transform our day-to-day lives in the digital age and make Manchester a world leader in smart city technology. MediaCityUK is nearby and has been attracting key players in the games development sector as well as smaller independent game developers, animation studios and UX agencies to the area.
Study computer games development with us and youll be at the heart of this thriving tech community, qualified and ready to take advantage of all the opportunities both close at hand and further afield.
Features and benefits
- Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction in Computer Games and Animation (from 56 (78%) students who responded to the 2021 National Student Survey).
- BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects is a Houdini certified degree programme, which recognises the quality of the curriculum and our teaching.
- Study a degree designed together with industry, equipping you with the range of skills and strengths that employers demand.
- Take the four-year placement route and youll spend your third year in industry, boosting your employment prospects as a graduate. This may be subject to availability.
- Get involved with extracurricular work to further apply your skills, such as hackathons, gaming events and the Students Union Computing Society.
- We have a games lab equipped with gaming chairs, keyboards and mice used for our eSports events, an animation lab with a green-screen area and a user experience lab with an eye-tracking system.
- We are investing £115m to transform the way we teach in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Opening in 2023, our new Dalton building will enhance collaboration between students, staff and industry and provide improved teaching spaces, including a new computing and mathematics studio.
- We offer a wide range of student support initiatives, including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, video tutorials and a dedicated support laboratory.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
You should have the Tawjihi plus a recognised foundation or diploma (from a community college) or an Intermediate Diploma/Associate Degree.
English Program Requirements
You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific requirements for your course.
Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:
- 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
- 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses
Visit our English language requirements page for examples of recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.
Career
Career Prospects
Our BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree will prepare you for a wide range of roles in the creation, manipulation and management of digital content used in film, games and television. Jobs in these industries could include environment artist, effects technical director, compositor, motion designer, technical artist, generalist and producer.
In addition, the skills you will learn are highly valued by a wide range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as marketing, advertising, medical science, engineering and education.
Our graduates have stepped into roles in a variety of sectors and specialisms, from new media and games design to visual effects studios and creative agencies such as Framestore, DNEG, MPC, Stellar Entertainment, UNIT, Radley Yeldar, McCann, Dock 10 and Space Digital.
Manchester is a major hub for the digital technology industry. The close proximity of MediaCityUK and a large number of both established companies and innovative tech start-ups means that the opportunities for technological collaboration are huge. Situated in the Oxford Road Corridor innovation district of Manchester, the University and the Department of Computing and Mathematics are perfectly placed to work with key players in the digital technology and new media sectors.
94% (from 56 (78%) students who responded to the 2021 National Student Survey). Find graduate jobs Our careers services
of BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects students said that they have had opportunity to apply their learning.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500 / yearHow to Apply
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1. Apply
Apply via UCAS
UCAS Apply is an online application system and is suitable if you have regular access to the internet. You can apply for up to five courses. That could be five different courses at a single university or five courses at different institutions.
UCAS Apply is offered through schools, colleges or British Council Offices if they are a registered UCAS centre. You can also make an independent application.
Manchester Metropolitan University’s institution code is ‘M40’.
You should ensure that this code is entered clearly on your application form, together with the code for the course you wish to apply for. Find your individual foundation year course code on our list of courses with a foundation year or find an undergraduate course code using our online prospectus.
The deadline for UCAS applications is 6:00pm UK time on 30 June. Applications received after this date will automatically be entered into UCAS Clearing.
Disability service
If you have a disability and require support with your studies, you can email our Disability Service at [email protected] to find out more about support arrangements.
Receiving and accepting your offer
You can log on to UCAS Track to check on the progress of your application.
Once we have made a decision on your application, we will update it on UCAS Track. If we make you an offer, you will be able to accept it online.
Apply through an education advisor
Our in-country advisers and partners have a lot of experience guiding international students through their application to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
Find advisers in your country
Disability service
If you have a disability and require support with your studies, you can email our disability service at [email protected] to find out more about support arrangements.
Receiving and accepting your offer
We will email our decision on your application directly to your adviser or partner so that they can help with your next steps. Please inform them if you wish to accept your offer.
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2. Meet your offer conditions
If you have met all of the entry requirements for your course when you applied, we can make you an unconditional offer. You can skip to the next step.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
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3. Pay your deposit
If you have accepted your offer to study at Manchester Metropolitan, you must pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your place.
The deposit is first of your tuition fee payments. It is deducted from your total tuition fees.
For more information on paying your deposit, see our tuition fees page.
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4. Request your CAS
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a unique reference number you need to study in the UK. Find out how to apply for a CAS
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5. Apply for your visa
For information on applying for a visa, please check our visa and immigration guidance
Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom,
Manchester
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