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Diploma of Visual Effects
- Brisbane, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Master of Arts in Visual Effects is a full-time 12-month master's degree at Teesside University's Middlesbrough campus, Taught in English.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Visual Effects and apply discipline-specific knowledge
- Critical thinking
- and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Visual effects studio roles in film
- Television
- Animation and games
- Previsualisation
- Modelling
- Rigging
Curriculum
- 12-Month full-time master's degree in Visual Effects. Modules named on the course page include AVFX Group Project
- Digital Compositing
- Digital Matte Painting
- Group Project
- Industry Research and Development and Motion Design. It includes a dissertation or major project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- International applicants must be 18 or over on arrival and hold an Australian Year 12 (SSCE) or equivalent
- Computer science
- IT and VFX courses also accept an equivalent of an Australian Certificate IV or above. Applicants without these can use Experience Based Entry (interview
- CV
- Statement
- Portfolio). English: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- Year 12 English
- Or an SAE-approved academic English pathway.
Accepted academic background
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (SSCE) or equivalent qualification (some computer science, IT and VFX courses also accept an equivalent of an Australian VET Certificate IV or above), Aged 18 or over on arrival, English proficiency, Experience Based Entry (interview, CV, Statement, Portfolio) for applicants without formal entry qualifications.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and 2027 start dates (official website no deadline is published. Complete the online international student enrolment form (official website 3. Attach passport
- Academic documents
- English evidence and the Financial Declaration Form. Receive a Letter of Offer. Sign the Student Admissions Agreement
- Pay the tuition deposit and arrange OSHC. Receive the eCoE
- Then apply for the Student visa (subclass 500). Plan your arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,024 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Brisbane campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | VFX & Virtual Production |
| Department | VFX & Virtual Production |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | SAE University College may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $30,024 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0), IELTS Academic 6.