Live Visual Design & Production

Academy of Live Technology

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

Live Visual Design & Production BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Academy of Live Technology, based in South Kirkby, taught full-time over 3 years. Typical A-level entry is CC - AE.

A-Level Entry

CC - AE

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

BA (Hons) Live Visual Design & Production is a ground-breaking degree that will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment, creating cutting-edge visual experiences for global audiences. Professionals with this skillset are in increasing demand in virtual productions, TV & film, esports, live events, music, theatre and corporate events.

You'll build virtual worlds with gaming platforms like Unreal Engine, experiment with immersive technology such as virtual reality and motion tracking and create interactive visual experiences with projection mapping and LED walls.

Teaching is project-based and practical. During your degree, you’ll learn from masterclasses with industry experts, work on real-world commercial projects and access industry work placements. You'll use industry-leading software, technology and equipment, to explore the creative, technical and production elements of live visuals.

This course is ideal for you if you're interested in and would like to explore:

- Virtual and augmented reality (AR & VR)

- World-building, video and interactive game design

- Generative content creation - using software to automatically generate content in real-time

- Technical systems design

- Projection systems and technologies

- Large format LED systems (including video walls)

- Immersive and interactive spaces

- Industry-standard hardware and software

- 2D & 3D design and modelling

- Collaborating with other professionals

Why study at the Academy of Live Technology?
Our specialist courses have been developed with careers in mind. You’ll have access to work experience opportunities and award-winning partnerships to help you prepare for the world of work ahead of you.

When you study at the Academy of Live Technology, you’ll learn in a unique creative environment where some of the world’s greatest productions are put together. You’ll be taught by experts who bring their years of industry experience to your learning. You’ll see theory come to life as you get hands-on while you study.

The course is regulated by the Office for Students.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CC - AE
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
Scottish Higher CD - BBD
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
South Kirkby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science