BSc (Hons) Animatronics Design
Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe / BNU based at Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Course overview
Do you want a career which could take you all over the world? Gain skills and knowledge in puppetry, anatomy and mechatronics with our two year fast-track BSc Animatronics Design degree. You’ll be designing, building and creating realistic and lifelike props and objects, that bring stories to life.This course could help you get your dream job as being part of the team that work endlessly behind-the-scenes in the film, TV and performance industries to solve problems.
Upon graduation you could find yourself working in key areas such as; animatronics, elements involving mechanical or electronic engineering, animation, model-making, sculpture, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing.
Key highlights
- Accelerated two-year fast-track honours degree
- Combines puppetry, anatomy and mechatronics skills
- Design and build realistic, lifelike props and objects
- Prepares students for behind-the-scenes roles in film, TV and performance
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 88-112 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Careers this course leads to
- Animatronics designer
- Model maker
- Mechatronics technician
- Animator
- Product designer
- Industrial designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,440 per year | International: £21,050 per year
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 Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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