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Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Peel Park Campus

Course summary

Every film goes through three states: pre-production, production and post production. Post production is the creative activity that can make a good film great, and with a growing demand for bigger and better visual effects, there’s never been a better time to study for a Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast degree course.

Combining practical skills with theory, this BA (Hons) Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast degree course has been developed and shaped by leading production companies to ensure our teaching reflects a constantly evolving industry. You’ll cover all aspects of post production, from initial shooting to editing, sound design and VFX creation. At the heart of our post production university courses is collaborative practice, equipping you with the skills you establish a professional career in the creative industry.

What’s more, you’ll be based at our MediaCity campus, meaning you’ll be ideally placed to tap into a network of leading post production and VFX companies. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a series of live briefs, while engaging with renowned industry practitioners and scholars across a variety of initiatives, events and projects.

You will:

  • Edit using Avid, an industry standard programme

  • Learn 3D modelling with Maya; 2D composting and screen graphics with Nuke and After Effects

  • Be based in the heart of MediaCity alongside major broadcasters and studios

  • Hear directly from those working in industry

  • Listen to guest lectures from people working on major projects

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Modules

Year 1

  • Shooting for Post Production
  • History of Editing and VFX
  • VFX Fundamentals
  • 3D Content Generation
  • Introduction to Media Workflows
  • Craft Editing Fundamentals

Year 2

  • Long Form Editing for Broadcast
  • Narrative, Genre and Applied Theory
  • 3D VFX Practices
  • 2D Effects and Practices
  • Finishing for Film and Broadcast
  • Collaborative Workflows with Industry Brief

Year 3

  • Pre-Production Portfolio for Major Project
  • Professional Practice for Industry
    You will choose one of these optional modules
  • Advanced Editing
  • Advanced VFX
    You will then choose one of the below
  • Final Major Project
  • Dissertation

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
P393
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

Media subject desirable

A level

104-112 UCAS points. Media subject desirable

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Media subject desirable

Access to HE Diploma

104-112 UCAS points. Media subject desirable

Scottish Higher

104-112 UCAS points. Media subject desirable

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 requirements.

T Level - M

Media subject desirable

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

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Fees and funding

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