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Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year degree in visual effects, CGI and virtual production workflows.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of VFX and Virtual Production. Apply knowledge involving three-year. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Compositor
- 3D modeller
- Research and development
- Lighting artist
- Visual effects operator
- Freelance VFX artist
Curriculum
- Three-year
- 360-credit honours degree. Modules cover compositing for VFX
- Asset integration and invisible VFX
- 3D for VFX
- Digital sculpting
- Motion graphics
- Performance capture
- Dynamics and technical FX
- Digital environments for virtual production
- A major project and a professional futures module.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 104-120 UCAS points (e.g. BCC at A-level
- DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma
- Merit at UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma or equivalent)
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent
- A proven interest in the subject
- English at B2 (e.g. IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5).
- 104-120 UCAS points (e.g. BCC at A-level
- DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma)
- GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C
- No GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-levels, BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma, IB, French Baccalaureate or equivalent) with 104-120 UCAS points, GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent, Mature applicants 21+ considered on experience.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each skill)
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Bachelor of Arts in VFX and Virtual Production at Futureworks. Apply for the selected Futureworks undergraduate program through its published admissions route. Provide qualifications and any creative-work samples or selection materials requested by the course. Prepare a portfolio if the chosen course specifically requests one. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside, Manchester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Film, Television & Media |
| Department | Department of VFX and Virtual Production |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
112 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each skill), PTE Academic 59.