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Master of Arts - Digital Effects

Bournemouth University

Talbot Campus — Bournemouth, South West, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,250
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description This is a truly international course, attracting students from all over the world with a diverse range of cultures and identities. BU aims to take students from no experience to cinema standard photo realism within the first semester and to provide graduates with the skills and opportunities to realise their ideas into full production sequences that demonstrate a clear mastery of the subject. By the end of the course, students will be well prepared for an exciting and rewarding career in the VFX and Animation industry. Students will: Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating their understanding of the entire digital effects pipeline Explore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push themselves and their work to the next level of visual success Undertake multiple projects both individually and alongside students from across the NCCA Master's courses in 3D Computer Animation and Computer Animation and Visual Effects Benefit from visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni. Graduates have worked on many award-winning films such as Gravity, Avatar, Inception, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Black Panther as well as prolific television series such as Game of Thrones Undertake a Master's project with dedicated production time to create a substantial and original digital effects project in preparation for the degree show in London attended by top industry recruiters Access industry-standard facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software Houdini and Nuke Attend BU's BFX Festival, the UK's largest visual effects, computer games & animation festival featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, joining the ranks of the top creative training and education providers the UK has to offer
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 18,250
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Talbot Campus

Bournemouth, South West, United Kingdom

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Bournemouth University is an innovative and vibrant public university located in Bournemouth, Dorset, a coastal town famous for its seven-mile stretch of sandy beaches. The town of Bournemouth has a population roughly 500,000 and is a thriving hub for several industries including the creative, financial, and tourism sectors. Bournemouth University boasts a strong student community with over 19,000 students and more than 2,600 international students. Bournemouth University offers students many innovative and industry-focused programs, with particular strengths in media and communication and tec...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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