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Master of Arts in Digital Effects (Optional Placement)

Bournemouth University - Talbot Campus

UK,England

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15 Months

Duration

CAD 18,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Wallisdown Rd, Poole BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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Master of Arts in Digital Effects (Optional Placement)

Program Overview

Develop comprehensive knowledge and skills of the VFX pipeline including simulations and compositing, collaborate in a dynamic learning environment, and gain industry exposure and industry-standard facilities for a competitive edge in VFX careers.

Why study MA Digital Effects at BU?

Prestigious industry links and recognition: benefit from strong connections with leading VFX and animation studios, alongside accreditations from ScreenSkills, the Unreal Academic Partnership, Houdini Certified School, and Rookies Certified School, ensuring you are highly sought after by industry leaders
Comprehensive skill development: become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation, and 2D compositing, exploring advanced toolsets like location and green screen acquisition, tracking, 3D modelling, simulation, lighting and 2D integration, preparing you for diverse fields such as films, games, TV, and more
Collaborative learning environment: work on multiple projects individually and with peers across NCCA Master's courses, simulating real-world creative and technical teamwork
Industry exposure: attend regular masterclasses and visiting practitioner lectures from top industry specialists, including BU alumni and representatives from companies Industrial Light & Magic, MPC VFX and DNEG
State-of-the-art facilities: access industry-standard facilities, including a green screen and motion capture studio, computer labs equipped with Houdini and Nuke, and a full suite of 2D and 3D software, enhancing your hands-on learning experience
BFX Festival: participate in the annual BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

15 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Bournemouth University - Talbot Campus

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Digital Effects graduates are highly sought after in the industry. This is partly due to our level of teaching in this subject area, and partly from students' desire to listen, learn and progress.

Graduates have gone on to work for a variety of International VFX Companies including Double Negative (Inception), Digital Domain (Transformers, X-Men) and Sony Picture Image Works (Smurfs).

Scholarships

Undergraduate

We award a £2,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship to you automatically if you have achieved 75% or above in Standard XII examination.

Postgraduate

We award a £3,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship to you automatically if you have achieved 65% or above in your Bachelor’s degree.

For more information about scholarships visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarship

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.

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