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Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Based in the heart of MediaCity in Salford, the BA (Hons) Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast course offers the opportunity for those with an interest in film and television an opportunity to gain experience in producing edit and visual effects work to a standard ready for entry into the media industry.

Guided by experienced lecturers with a proven track record in the film and broadcast industry and working with industry standard software such as Avid Media Composer, Maya, Nuke and the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as other key programmes you will learn the skills of producing finished work for film and television.

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

Modules

Course 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 also choose one of the following two optional modules

  • Advanced VFX

  • Advanced Editing

In addition, you will choose one of the below optional modules

  • Major Project

  • Dissertation

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P393
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
104-112

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C/4 or above (or acceptable equivalent) is required.
You must fulfill the GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

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