BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Animation and Visual Effects, a games design degree focused on digital content creation, creative technologies and visual effects production. Core topics include Programming and Research Methods. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and software in specialist games, animation and graphics labs. The first year covers digital asset design through modules such as Fundamentals of creative technologies, Games and digital asset design, 2D graphics and digital art, and Digital video and animation. The second year introduces techniques using Compositing for visual effects, 3D graphics and animation, Professional industry portfolio, and Studio development project. The final year involves advanced production and research 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.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 55%
- London: 18%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other 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 £25,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire do next?
75% 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?
84% 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 64 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Bedfordshire?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.