Visual Effects Animation

SAE Institute

Undergraduate BA/BSc (H) Full-time 2 Years Computer games and animationFilm studiesPhotography

Visual Effects Animation BA/BSc (H) is an undergraduate degree at SAE Institute, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 2 years. Graduates earn £20,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A* - D.

A-Level Entry

A* - D

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

72 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

From 2D and 3D animations, to Visual Effects and Game Art, nurture your creativity into life and transform your ideas into reality with a Visual Effects & Animation degree from SAE. You’ll learn the critical hands-on elements and processes needed to tell a story and release your ideas from the page.

Visual effects are at the core of the moving industry. From blockbuster movies to high-impact commercials and interactive video games, visual effects artists are now embedded across many film projects, working to shape the visual language of an entire movie. In the UK, the visual effects sector continues to evolve and grow.

Our project based ‘creative studio’ approach provides a practically focussed approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practises. Many students use their final Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award-winning projects, establishing their own business or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades A* - D
UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
Scottish Higher A - C
BTEC D*D*D* - MMP

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA/BSc (H)

Location: Glasgow

Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA/BSc (H)

Location: Royal Leamington Spa

Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA/BSc (H)

Location: Liverpool

Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA/BSc (H)

Location: Hackney

Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation, Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000