BA Visual Effects and Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography, covering visual effects and animation. This three-year programme includes modules in CGI foundations, compositing, 3D matchmoving, character animation and rigging, using industry-standard software such as Maya, Nuke and ZBrush. A final-year Major Project with a dedicated supervisor and Live Briefs set by industry professionals are included. The course holds membership of UK Screen Alliance.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade C, C and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a portfolio.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of VFX
- VFX Toolbox
- Digital Toolbox
- CGI Foundations
- Digital Sculpture
- Visual Narrative
- The Composite
- Current Trends of VFX
- VFX Animation
- Character Animation
- Rigging and Creature FX
- 3D Matchmoving
- Environmental Effects
- Professional and Industry Practice
- Live Brief
- Investigative Study
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London 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 Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Visual Effects and Animation at University of West London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.