BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 102 offers from 107 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 470 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 22%
- South East: 56%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth do next?
90% 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 Portsmouth?
93% 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 Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 102 offers from 107 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.
Does BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.