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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C5V9

Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Department of Computing and Mathematics has a reputation for academic excellence and you’ll learn from research-active staff working at the forefront of their specialist fields – well placed to support and guide you as you discover yours. The foundation year provides a route onto a degree if you don't have the qualifications or have not studied advanced level subjects sufficiently related to your course of choice. After successful completion of the foundation year in computing and mathematics, you can progress on to one of the relevant BSc (Hons) degrees. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Computing Concepts
Digital Design Fundamentals
Introduction to Computer Graphics
3D Modelling Essentials
Animation Principles
Academic Study Skills
Visual Effects Basics
UCAS Code:C5V9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£86,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£34,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#643QS World
#61UK Ranking
39,395+Students
141+Courses

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