BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree features a collaborative group project and a Final Major Project, each preceded by a research and development phase. Optional units in the second and final years cover 3D animation, visual effects, and technical arts.
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Entry requirements
For September 2026 and 2027 entry: 112-128 tariff points (A level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You’ll find many more listed in the table below. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 18%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 29%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Art & Design in Creative Industries
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Digital Tools
- Study Skills for Creative Industries
- Foundation Project
- Modelling & Texturing
- Principles of 3D Animation
- Procedural Content Creation
- Lighting & Look Development
- Image Manipulation for Animation & VFX
- Concept & Story
- Group Project Research & Development (R&D)
- Group Project
- Professional Practice
- Digital Matte Painting & Asset Integration
- Environment & Character Effects
- Advanced Modelling & Sculpting
- Environment & Character Design
- Character & Creature Animation
- Character & Creature Rigging
- Procedural Modelling & Rendering
- Programming Graphics
- Real-Time Graphics
- Major Project Research & Development (R&D)
- Industry Brief
- Emerging Trends
- Final Major Project
- Computer Graphics for Sustainable Development
- Moving Images of a Computerised Age
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £45,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.