BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects, a photography degree centred on digital asset creation and visual production techniques. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods. Facilities include specialist games, animation and graphics labs with motion-capture and green-screen studios. The first year introduces the foundations through Fundamentals of creative technologies, Games and digital asset design, 2D graphics and digital art, and Digital video and animation. The second year focuses on applied practice via Compositing for visual effects, 3D graphics and animation, Professional industry portfolio, and Studio development project. The final year covers advanced techniques and independent work through Advanced animation and visual effects, Disruptive technologies, Research methodologies and emerging technologies, and Undergraduate project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 45%
- London: 22%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of creative technologies
- Games and digital asset design
- 2D graphics and digital art
- Digital video and animation
- Compositing for visual effects
- 3D graphics and animation
- Professional industry portfolio
- Studio development project
- Advanced animation and visual effects
- Disruptive technologies
- Research methodologies and emerging technologies
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £17,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £28,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.