BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Visual Effects
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
Graduating from the NCCA will have you join a 30-year legacy of world-class animation & VFX specialists. Whether you are artistic or technical, this cutting-edge course combines disciplines so you can bring your characters, creatures, and worlds to life.
Key highlights
- Taught at the NCCA, with a 30-year animation and VFX legacy
- Combines artistic and technical disciplines in one course
- Optional minimum 30-week placement year available
- Create characters, creatures and worlds using animation and VFX
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — September 2026 entry: 112-128 tariff points (A level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BBC-ABB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
- Additional condition: portfolio — A portfolio is also required in support of your application .
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- 3D Animator
- Visual Effects Artist
- Technical Director
- Compositor
- Character Rigger
- Lighting Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,685
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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