BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects
Entry requirements
For September 2026 and 2027 entry: 112-128 tariff points (A level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You’ll find many more listed in the table below. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree features a collaborative group project and a Final Major Project, each preceded by a research and development phase. Optional units in the second and final years cover 3D animation, visual effects, and technical arts.
Modules
- Art & Design in Creative Industries
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Digital Tools
- Study Skills for Creative Industries
- Foundation Project
- Modelling & Texturing
- Principles of 3D Animation
- Procedural Content Creation
- Lighting & Look Development
- Image Manipulation for Animation & VFX
- Concept & Story
- Group Project Research & Development (R&D)
- Group Project
- Professional Practice
- Digital Matte Painting & Asset Integration
- Environment & Character Effects
- Advanced Modelling & Sculpting
- Environment & Character Design
- Character & Creature Animation
- Character & Creature Rigging
- Procedural Modelling & Rendering
- Programming Graphics
- Real-Time Graphics
- Major Project Research & Development (R&D)
- Industry Brief
- Emerging Trends
- Final Major Project
- Computer Graphics for Sustainable Development
- Moving Images of a Computerised Age