Overview

Split between our High Wycombe Campus and Bucks New University teaching base at Pinewood studios, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry insights from professionals, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.

Why study this subject?

Do you want a career which could take you all over the world? Working in film or TV, you could take on several roles across the globe in key areas, from prosthetics and makeup effects or props and modelmaking.

This Special Effects for Film and TV course could help you get your dream job as being part of the team that work endlessly behind-the-scenes to bring stories to life for audiences of all ages.

What are my career prospects?

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. Using the skills and knowledge learnt on this course, you could find yourself performing the following roles all over the world:

Animatronics Designer
Prosthetics
Make-up Artist
SFX trainee (make-up)
SFX technician and/or assistant
Props & Modelmaker
SFX Structure Engineer
Control & Signal writer
Sculptor
Character Designer
3D modeller

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice
Digital Previsualisation for Screen
Prosthetics Character Design and Production
Advanced Techniques in SFX Casualty Simulation
Animatronics and Mechanical Props Design
SFX Props and Modelmaking Manufacturing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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More details

Typically there are no deadlines at Buckinghamshire New University, however it is recommend to apply sooner rather than later.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Art and Craft View 249 other Masters in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 2.2 at BA/BSc level in a relevant subject is required. Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification in relevant subject, with a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience will be required.
Applicants will need to have a suitably appropriate portfolio of work and an undergraduate degree in areas such as Special Effects Make-Up, Animation, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Model- making, Sculptor making, Engineering Product Design, and Manufacturing Design.
Overseas applicants whose first language is not English are required to have attained a minimum score of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.0 in each component of the IELTS Academic Test.

Tuition Fees

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21060 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14750 GBP / year

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Living costs

High Wycombe

United Kingdom

700 - 1200 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why study this subject?

What are my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

High Wycombe

Funding

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