University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
From flight simulators and animated e-learning to VR experiences and blockbuster films, computer animation and visual effects have reinvented our modern society. This innovative course gives you the latest creative, design and technical skills to produce digital content in the form of computer-generated animation or visual effects for entertainment, education or promotional purposes. You gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and software while exploring emerging applications such as virtual reality and mixed reality. Foundation Year In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- Specialist games, animation and graphics labs with VR technology, high-spec computers.
- Motion-capture and green-screen studios.
- Cutting-edge software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal Engine and Blender.
- Modern computing labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces in our STEM building.
- Share teaching with students from our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development course and benefit from the exchange of ideas and understanding.
- Our staff’s real-world expertise feeds directly into their teaching, keeping you up to date within this rapidly progressing industry.
- Learn to tackle complex problems through practical projects designed to meet the needs of customers, businesses and society.
- Cutting-edge software means you become familiar with the tools used in industry right from the start.
- Benefit from regular supervisor meetings that support continuous learner-teacher interaction and help you reflect on your progress.
- Thrive under the guidance of our dedicated academic success tutors, there to support you through your studies.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- 2D Graphics and Digital Art
- Digital Video and Animation
- Fundamentals of Creative Technologies
- Games and Digital Asset Design
- 3D Graphics and Animation
- Compositing for Visual Effects
- Professional Industry Portfolio
- Studio Development Project
- Advanced Animation and Visual Effects
- Disruptive Technologies
- Undergraduate Project for Creative Technologies
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I0FY
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
A level - C - B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU