This BSc (Hons) Visual Effects (VFX) course provides practical, hands-on training across the full VFX pipeline for Film and TV. You’ll develop skills in 3D modelling, simulation, lighting, rendering, rigging, and compositing, all supported by industry-active experts. You will also build key professional skills in teamwork, creative problem-solving, and project management as you learn to produce high quality, photorealistic visual effects for global entertainment.
Visual Effects (VFX) plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual storytelling of modern media—from blockbuster films and television to commercials and music videos. This course offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in the full VFX production pipeline, equipping students with the technical expertise to create high-impact, photorealistic content.
You’ll gain practical experience in 3D modelling, simulation, texturing, lighting, rendering, rigging, and compositing, supported by expert guidance from industry-active tutors. The curriculum spans pre-production to post-production, including on-set data capture and digital visualisation, preparing you for real-world challenges in VFX creation.
Beyond technical mastery, the course fosters essential professional skills such as communication, project management, and collaboration, ensuring graduates are not only technically proficient but also industry ready.
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. Typically, portfolios are centred on one of the following areas: art, life drawing, painting, design, games, media, sculpture, photography, video editing, film, web design, computing based or technical projects. We’ll also take any previous work or experience into account when making a decision on your application.
The quality of a portfolio will be judged alongside traditional UCAS point-bearing qualifications to determine the success of an application; we, therefore, give special consideration to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/
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