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University degree

Model Design And Special Effects

West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

From the Harry Potter film series to Madame Tussauds, one thing holds true – the skill and craftmanship of model designers is pivotal to the creative industry. Our innovative course will refine your skills and provide you with all the tools to thrive in the ever-growing space.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
the IB5%
no formal qualifications5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
After 15 months
£22,500
3 years on
£27,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Skilled trades occupations45%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support67%
Well organised76%
Learning resources54%
Student community82%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on West Herts College's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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