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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W900

Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation

University of West London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation at University of West London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Would you like to join the UK's fastest-growing economy? Visual Effects and Animation is the process of creating digital effects for films, advertisements, television, games and augmented reality (AR). As an industry, it is worth over £71bn to the UK economy alone and demand for skilled graduates is only increasing. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Digital Media Practices
3D Modelling and Sculpting Fundamentals
Visual Effects Compositing Techniques
Animation Principles and Movement
Advanced Lighting and Rendering
Motion Graphics and Digital Design
Industry Practice and Professional Development
Final Year VFX Project
UCAS Code:W900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,000

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£13,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,500£30,000

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 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
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%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.

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About University of West London

University of West London offers Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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