BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX)
Norwich University of the Arts
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 59%
- London: 20%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) at Norwich University of the Arts earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) at Norwich University of the Arts do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) at Norwich University of the Arts?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) at Norwich University of the Arts?
The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) at Norwich University of the Arts?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.