Why study BSc (Hons) Virtual and Augmented Reality at BU?

• You’ll develop a unique skillset required to pursue various roles in industries that utilise the virtual and augmented reality and immersive technology industries
• You’ll access industry standard software and hardware tools through accessing the latest commercial peripherals used in VR/AR research and production
• Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events
• You’ll have the option to complete a 30-week placement, providing you with an added focus and opportunities to make connections in industry.

Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)

The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. The centre is ranked 4th in the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world, 3rd in Europe and 1st in the UK (Animation Career Review, 2020).

As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensure our courses remain at the forefront of education but also help to define new industry practices.

Our NCCA graduates have gone on to work on some of the most successful films of the past decade, including Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Interstellar, Gravity and Alice in Wonderland to name just a few. Among the roles you can apply for once you graduate are:

• Virtual/augmented reality developers
• Computer vision architects/engineers
• Unity/unreal engine developers
• C/C++/C#/Java developers
• Interaction engineers
• VR/AR/MR designers
• VR/AR writers
• Rendering software engineers
• Interactive technology developers in areas such as virtual theatre, digital installation, immersive technology, digital arts and APP development

Our NCCA graduates work all over the world, and many are employed by the industry's leading animation and production houses, software houses, and computer game and digital media companies.