University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Model Design Programme uniquely, has a combined first year covering model making, prop making, sculpture and special effects. Second and third year students specialise in one of three-degree pathways: Character and Creative Effects, Model Effects, Special Effects. Design and creative problem-solving underpins all aspects of the programme. Traditional workshop machinery and cutting-edge technologies including; CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining. Specialist facilities for sculpting, moulding and casting. Very close contacts with industry, which provide outstanding work experience opportunities and collaborative projects. Industry professionals teaching across all three pathways and leading visiting lecturers currently working in the creative industries. Consistently high graduate employment figures in the following areas; film, TV, architecture, exhibit, product prototyping, Formula 1.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- ScreenSkills
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W451
- Institution code:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Interview
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions
01707 284800