
Course Overview
Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the MA Special Effects for Film and TV provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you ready to elevate your career in the film and TV industry? This MA in Special Effects for Film & TV, developed in collaboration with industry professionals, enables you to specialise and refine your skills and knowledge in either Prosthetics and Makeup Effects or Props and Modelmaking. Why study MA Special Effects for Film & TV at BNU? Facilities Our industry standard facilities are here to help you produce your most creative ideas. International tuition fees are £20,270 per year, home/UK fees are £14,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,270
per year
Home Student Fee
£14,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
What are the tuition fees
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £20,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £25,000 | £32,500 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About Buckinghamshire New University
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