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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: W621
Visual Effects
University of Greater ManchesterBolton, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Greater Manchester, the BSc (Hons) Visual Effects provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Digital Compositing Fundamentals
3D Modelling and Animation
Visual Effects Techniques
Motion Graphics and Dynamics
Colour Grading and Post-Production
Real-time Rendering and Game Engines
Visual Effects Project
Research and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:W621
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ 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
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £12,500 | £18,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £15,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 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
75%Working
3%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
84%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Greater Manchester
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