Special Effects BA Hons


School of Creative Arts


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code

W451
BA/SpEff Route A


Programme Code CCSFX

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • Only SFX course of its kind in the UK – possibly the world, as nowhere else has three interrelated degrees like this working alongside each other with access to such outstanding staff and facilities.
  • Full time staff are all leading experts in their field with extensive industry experience & all the visiting lecturers are professionals currently working in the Film & TV industry.
  • Work experience is an integral part of the programme – you can spend up to half the second year working in industry with companies such as Artem Special Effects, Asylum Models & Effects, Hothouse Models & Effects, and Machine Shop Special Effects.
  • Work as a team with students on Character Creation & Technical Effects or Model Design & Model Effects to make ambitious projects that simulate working practices in the Film & TV industry.
  • Learn practical making skills as well as using cutting edge new technologies in computer aided design and manufacture. Understand how to use computer software for achieving post-production effects.

Entry requirements

240 points from GCE A Levels (or equivalent) including a qualification in an art related subject plus GCSE Maths and English language at grade C are required and Key skills are accepted as equivalent. Selection is based on a portfolio interview, after which you may be required to complete a Foundation Year or Foundation Diploma before progressing to the degree course.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

  • Part-time Normally 5 years
  • Full-time 3 years

Professional accreditation

Skillset Media Academy

Our experts

Ian Mitchell

Academic Staff