BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design
About this course
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Prosthetics and Special Effects Design, a horology degree centred on prop making, creature design, and physical special effects for film, television, and theatre. Core topics include Research Methods. The course offers a four-year route incorporating a foundation year for applicants who require additional preparation. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Flesh and Fiction, Picture Matters, Glitches and Stitches, and Technical Triage, focusing on anatomy, digital sculpting, and image making. The second year progresses into advanced techniques via Pitch Perfect, Creature Creation, Under the Skin, and Gothic and Gore, developing professional portfolios and large-scale character fabrication. The final year centres on independent production and professional integration through Major Project, Future Folio, Industry Immersion, and Creative Research Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Alternative entry to this course is available through the Design Foundation Year. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. Applicants will be required to submit a digital mini portfolio providing evidence of artistic aptitude and potential and may be required to attend an interview, this will form an important part of the selection process. Further information can be obtained from our admissions team, email admissions@solent.ac.uk . For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 39%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 88 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 12%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 66%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 57%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 535 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 17%
- South East: 48%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Flesh and Fiction
- Picture Matters
- Glitches and Stitches
- Technical Triage
- Pitch Perfect
- Creature Creation
- Under the Skin
- Gothic and Gore
- Major Project
- Future Folio
- Industry Immersion
- Creative Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).
What do graduates of BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design at Solent University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design at Solent University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design at Solent University?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.