Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID P393

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Based in the heart of MediaCity in Salford, the BA (Hons) Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast course offers the opportunity for those with an interest in film and television an opportunity to gain experience in producing edit and visual effects work to a standard ready for entry into the media industry.

Guided by experienced lecturers with a proven track record in the film and broadcast industry and working with industry standard software such as Avid Media Composer, Maya, Nuke and the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as other key programmes you will learn the skills of producing finished work for film and television.

Please note: This course was previously titled BA (Hons) Post Production and VFX.

Find out more by signing up to our upcoming Open Day, or if you have any general questions please contact course enquiries.

You will:

Edit using Avid, an industry standard programme
Learn 3D modelling with Maya; 2D composting and screen graphics with Nuke and After Effects
Be based in the heart of MediaCity alongside major broadcasters and studios
Hear directly from those working in industry
Listen to guest lectures from people working on major projects

International

students accepted

This is for you if...

You want a career in film and broadcasting

You are keen to explore new digital technologies

You are interested in storytelling on screen

You want to work with industry standard programmes

You want to learn the theory behind making films

You are interested in editing and visual effects processes

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

Applicant profile

We are looking for students with an interest in film making and broadcast television, who are interested in the edit and visual effects processes where the elements of films are brought together to create the finished product.

To gain a place on this course, youâll have to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Within your personal statement (up to 4,000 characters), weâll want to understand:

What motivates you and what current experiences do you have in terms of film and media technology?
Do you have any knowledge of the editing and visual effects technology thatâs used in the industry; are there any projects that inspire you?
Why do you want to work in the film or broadcast industries?
Why is the University of Salford and this degree the right choice for your future goals?

As part of your application, we will need to see a portfolio of work to provide opportunity for you to share your creative practice with us. The portfolio should showcase your interest in editing, 3D models and animation, or 2D visual effects and screen graphics. Ideally this should show an interest in narrative film, documentary or film and TV effects. It is best to edit your work into a showreel which can be viewed online, as well as other supporting video, stills and the planning work that has gone into making the work if you wish to show that.

Any offers will be conditional upon our subject team having the opportunity to review your portfolio, and we look forward to viewing your work.

Once youâve made your application to study with us, weâll contact you and let you know the next steps.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points, preferably including Media

A level

104-112 points, preferably including Media

T levels

Merit

BTEC National Diploma

DMM including Media Production

Access to HE

Pass Level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 96 points, to include Media

Scottish Highers

104-112 points, preferably including Media Studies

Irish Leaving Certificate

104-112 points, preferably including Media and English

International Baccalaureate

31 points, preferably including Media

European Baccalaureate

Pass in Diploma of at least 71%, preferably including Media

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

We already have students who are being offered work during the course as placement with companies such as Disney and now have four students who have been approached by local companies to start working for them alongside their final year on the course.

Being based in MediaCity allows students to see, visit and start working with companies in this major hub of the broadcast industry.

Beyond that there are contacts with London, national and international, VFX and Post Production companies offering work on major film projects.

Further study

Graduates from this course could go on to study one of our Postgraduate courses, including:

Career Links

Industry collaboration is at the heart of your learning at Salford. Thanks to a longstanding partnership with Soundsnap, you will have free access to sound effects resources during your studies.

We have links with Realtime, dock10, PictureHouse, as well as software manufacturers such as Avid, The Foundry (Nuke), and DaVinci BlackMagic.