- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 62.7
- Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Visual Effects asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in visual storytelling and moving images
- patience for detailed, iterative creative work
- basic computer skills for digital design tasks
- willingness to take feedback and refine your work
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Adelaide University
Magill, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.7 lowest
- (67.85 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of South Australia
Magill, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 67.7 lowest
- (67.7 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Visual Effects.
- Digital compositing
- 3D modelling and animation
- Visual storytelling
- Software tools for effects
- Portfolio production
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?