Overview

You'll build virtual worlds with gaming platforms like Unreal Engine, experiment with immersive technology such as VR and motion tracking, and create interactive visual experiences with projection mapping and LED walls to amaze audiences.

Throughout the Live Visual Design and Production program from Academy of Live Technology, you'll use industry-leading software, technology and equipment, to explore the creative, technical and production elements of live visuals.

Teaching is project-based and practical, and includes masterclasses with world-leading experts and industry placements giving you invaluable practical experience of working within visual production. Crucially, you'll work on real-world commercial projects throughout your degree bridging the gap between education and industry.

Career

You will graduate from this degree with a highly prized skill set and huge potential for an exciting and lucrative career in entertainment technology - from live events, music and gaming, to film, TV and virtual production.

We are frequently approached by the biggest names in the industry with job opportunities for our students due to their knowledge of the latest technologies, software, workflows and systems integration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industry Networking

Visual Production Toolbox – Advanced

Show Technologies Integration And Design

Research Methods For Event Studies

Contemporary Issues For Visual Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts General Engineering & Technology View 353 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard academic entry requirements for the range between 64 and 104 UCAS tariff points for the BA (Hons) pathway, and 32 and 80 UCAS tariff points for the FdA pathway.
You will require GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at a minimum of grade 4 or grade C or equivalent.
We accept qualifications such as A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate Diplomas and Certificates and European Baccalaureate or their equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9275 GBP / year

≈ 9275 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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