BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, covering 3D modelling, visual effects and compositing. Core topics include project management, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme is Houdini certified and available with an optional industry placement year and a foundation year entry route. A final year project allows specialisation in an area of interest.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 63%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 62%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- FX Fundamentals
- Animation Fundamentals
- Compositing Fundamentals
- 3D Fundamentals
- Compositing
- Games and VFX Industry
- 3D
- FX
- Final Year Project
- VFX Integration
- Games Studio
- Industry Readiness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan 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 BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.