About this course
University of Cumbria offers BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Audio Visual Studies. Based in Carlisle, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £14,900 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 72. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points; A-levels: BCC-BBB; T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course; Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass; CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B; OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DDM; Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB; Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3; Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year programmes.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
