UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CGV4

CGI and Visual Effects with Placement and Digital Arts Foundation Year

Name: CGI and Visual Effects with Placement and Digital Arts Foundation Year
Price: 9790 GBP
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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, England

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5 yearsDuration

£19,081Per Year (Intl)

£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary

84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BA (Hons) CGI and Visual Effects with Placement and Digital Arts Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This is a thriving sector in the UK, and Solent’s CGI and Visual Effects degree can take you in so many directions, from explosive film VFX to 3D character design, from architectural visualisation to motion graphics, from virtual production to motion capture. You'll study a balanced blend of technical and creative elements aligned to current professional demands, while fostering a proactive attitude toward self-learning, problem solving, and critical creative awareness to help you thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Throughout your studies, you'll receive support to develop your own creati... International tuition fees are £19,081 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of 3D Modelling and Sculpting

Digital Imaging and Compositing Techniques

Motion Graphics and Animation Principles

Visual Effects for Film and Television

Character Design and Rigging

Virtual Production and Real-time Rendering

Professional Practice and Industry Project

Specialisation in Digital Arts Practice

UCAS Code:CGV4

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

From a minimum of two completed A levels.

UCAS Points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£95,405

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£27,000	£32,000
3 years	£19,500	£25,000	£31,000
5 years	£23,500	£30,500	£38,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary

This course

£25,000

UK average

£32,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£30,500

UK average

£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

25%Work & Study

25%Seeking Work

30%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

83%

Overall

Teaching on my course

84%

Learning opportunities

85%

Assessment and feedback

82%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

82%

Student voice

75%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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