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Post Production & VFX

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Falmouth University

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Post Production & VFX provides aspiring filmmakers with the technical skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for a successful career in the screen industries. Taught by industry professionals, the programme focuses on post-production editing, sound recording and mixing, visual effects (including 3D animation), and managing workflows.

You will gain a solid grounding in screen grammar fundamentals and professional practices through integrated curricular teaching, as well as extracurricular activities and opportunities.

Students on the course will engage in an integrated learning experience, and through structured and formative opportunities to work on group projects across cohorts, they will develop the creative peer relationships essential for success in the screen industries upon graduation.

- Programme Overview

  • Two-year accelerated Degree

  • Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge.

  • A practical programme with a hands-on approach

  • Develop technical skills in-line with industry standards

  • Access equipment and facilities outside of class time

  • Provides a dedicated pathway for students to enter the screen industries

Subject to validation by Falmouth University

Modules

Visual Storytelling, Screen Studies, Working with Actors, Practical Filmmaking 1, Animation & Virtual Production, Documentary Film Production, Practical Film Production 16mm, Writing, Pitching and Developing Short Film, Graduation Film Development, Graduation Film Specialism (Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing/Continuity, Sound Recording/Design)

Assessment method

Practical assessment and/or Essay No written exams

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:
PP25
Institution code:
C34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Entry Criteria can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/international-and-european-students/
English Language Requirements can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/language-requirements/
An overview of Student Route VISA information can be found at: https://centralfilmschool.com/visa-requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will be interviewed online after we receive a visual portfolio
Portfolio
https://centralfilmschool.com/supporting-evidence/

English language requirements

For international students, we require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with no lower that 5.5 in any component.

A list of accepted English language qualifications can be found on our website https://centralfilmschool.com/language-requirements/

Historical entry grades data BETA

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£22200Whole course
Northern Ireland£22200Whole course
Scotland£22200Whole course
Wales£22200Whole course
Channel Islands£22200Whole course
Republic of Ireland£22200Whole course
EU£47900Whole course
International£47900Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs. *Please note students applying to Student Finance Wales are ineligible for the full tuition fees for an accelerated programme. You could get up to £9,250 a year, depending on how much your course costs.
We therefore welcome and encourage applicants who find themselves in these circumstances to consider applying to our scholarship programme https://centralfilmschool.com/merit-scholarship/

For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/

Sponsorship information

Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs. For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/

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