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Model Design and Special Effects

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Course summary

The programme contains two awards, each of which addresses a specific related area of the Creative Industries where models are used to communicate ideas and information to a variety of audiences (e.g. film & animation production, advertising, immersive experiences, museum exhibitions, architecture).

BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects
This award covers making physical models, which may include mechanical elements, for the animation, film , advertising, heritage and architecture sectors.

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 01/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
W615
Institution code:
H36

University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
W615
Institution code:
H36

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This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 11 other design studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Hertfordshire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
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  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

66% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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