Computer Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)

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.

**Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation & Visual Effects at BU?**


- Study a degree that will give you the expertise, skills and portfolio to excel in the visual effects, computer animation, and computer games industries


- We consulted with our friends in the industry to ensure this degree repli...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

W616

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

128

112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent

Scottish Higher

112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

32

30 - 32 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

112 tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

112 tariff points

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

112 tariff points

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

112 - 128 tariff points

Extended Project

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

A level

112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent

T Level

M

120 UCAS tariff points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £19,700

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