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Visual Effects and Post Production (progression route)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Course summary
This dynamic and exciting BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production degree programme provides a progression route to full Honours degree for students holding a FdA Visual Effects and Post-production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification).
This course provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills.
You will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques.
It is an exciting time to join the Visual Effects industry, with a shortage of skilled creatives in the CGI and VFX industries opening up many career paths. There are plenty of opportunities for you to gain vital industry experience during your studies. Previous students have: set up a YouTube channel, submitted work to film festivals, worked part-time for a production company, worked directly for clients and set up their own companies.
Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Our degree programme can open the door to careers in : Animation, VTX, Film and Television, Design, advertising, Games, Engineering and Teaching.
This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
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:
- W614
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
- Campus Code:
- Y
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- W614
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
- Campus Code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants will be expected to have gained 240 credits through a Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education (or equivalent).
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15690 | Year 1 |
| International | £15690 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15690 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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