Overview

Visual Effects is a sector that is increasingly in demand from big budget Films, high-end TV series to creative advertising. With Motion Design then appearing in Film UI Design, TV title sequences, social media advertising, music live performance visuals and so much more.

This Visual Effects and Motion Graphics (Hons) course at the University of South Wales prepares you for a successful career in the creative industries. With active industry experienced lecturers (with credits including Guardians of The Galaxy, Maleficent and Black Mirror) directly working with you to craft your projects and help you network with the leading Visual Effects and Motion Design studios across the UK.

Our award-winning students have gone on to work for big-name studios that we work in collaboration with; including ILM, DNEG, Framestore, MPC, Bait Studios, Nineteentwenty to name just a few!

Careers

The course is completely geared towards employability. Not just offering the training needed to be studio ready as soon as you graduate, but offering bespoke careers advice from the team of industry professionals that have years of experience. The Professional Development module is aimed to prepare you with what you need to transition directly to employment, whether in a visual effects studio, or setting yourself up as a freelancer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition & Editing
Colour Theory
Story, Genre & Representation
Brand and identity & Advertising
History of VFX and Motion Graphics
Idea Creation
Research
Concept Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Graphic Design Game Design View 225 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-Level Offer

BBC - CCC to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade B/C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB - CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14950 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

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