Visual Effects
FutureworksVisual Effects BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Futureworks, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £21,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Visual Effects is for those interested in creating the stunning visual effects seen each day from the latest Hollywood and televisual epics to the creative innovation of high-impact TV adverts. The United Kingdom is renowned for its skilled film-makers and now boasts some of the most prominent Visual Effects houses in the world. Using the finest innovations in technology, this course covers the seamless integration of photo-real computer-generated creatures, environments, assets and people.
The main activities within the programme will take place within a classroom/studio/online setting. This will allow you and the staff to develop a mature and informative relationship concerning your study. Not only is this a supportive and welcoming environment but mimics the professional arena in which you will be expected to organise your working patterns based upon set goals.
Your studies will cover the key areas of visual effects; from Rotoscoping and Keying to Tracking, Match moving and colour correction. Further in-depth studies such as virtual production, digital set creation and destruction, matte painting, digital character creation, fluid, cloth and particle dynamics will refine your skills, will support you in becoming an accomplished visual effects artist.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation, Film studies, Photography
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £21,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ