Master of Arts - Visual Effects
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Visual Effects programme at London College of Communication is taught as a specialist subject within the broad field of animated visual communication, exploring the theoretical and historical contexts that shape audience perceptions of reality and photorealism. You will be introduced to a range of technical and conceptual VFX approaches, producing short‑form animation to set briefs and grounding virtual 3D work through real‑world studio lighting and camera workshops.
As a student, you are encouraged to become a boundary‑pushing specialist, developing high‑end skills and a distinct style while creating unique media and immersive experiences. Benefiting from London’s world‑leading VFX community, you will attend lectures and masterclasses from visiting professionals and learn to translate principles of lighting, shot framing, and lensing into the digital realm. The course also supports progression to MPhil/PhD research or advanced self‑directed practice.
Program structure
Autumn, Term 1
- VFX Fundamentals (40 credits)
- Critical Practice (20 credits)
Spring and Summer, Terms 2 and 3
- Exploratory Practice (40 credits)
- Collaborative Unit (20 credits)
Autumn, Term 4
- Final Project: Theory and Practice (60 credits)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
This educational level may be demonstrated by:
- Honours degree (named above);
- Possession of equivalent qualifications;
- Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required;
- Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is requires, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
