BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast
About this course
BA (Hons) Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast is a media studies degree centred on post-production techniques, editing workflows, and visual effects for film and television. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The first year covers foundational practices through modules such as Shooting for Post Production, History of Editing and VFX, 3D Content Generation, and Craft Editing Fundamentals. The second year progresses into specialized techniques with Long Form Editing for Broadcast, 3D VFX Practices, 2D Effects and Practices, and Finishing for Film and Broadcast. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through modules including Advanced Editing, Advanced VFX, Final Major Project, and Dissertation, culminating in a self-directed production and a theoretical dissertation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit BTEC: DMM,. Access to HE: Pass Level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with minimum 104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. IB: 31 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 71% overall.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 70%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Shooting for Post Production
- History of Editing and VFX
- VFX Fundamentals
- 3D Content Generation
- Introduction to Media Workflows
- Craft Editing Fundamentals
- Long Form Editing for Broadcast
- Narrative, Genre and Applied Theory
- 3D VFX Practices
- 2D Effects and Practices
- Finishing for Film and Broadcast
- Collaborative Workflows with Industry Brief
- Pre-Production Portfolio for Major Project
- Professional Practice for Industry
- Advanced Editing
- Advanced VFX
- Final Major Project
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast at University of Salford?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.