Course: MA Digital Effects

Faculty: Faculty of Media and Communication

Tuition fee (Home/EU/Islands): £8,000 per annum
Tuition fee (Overseas/Non-EU): £15,500 per annum

The tuition fee for 2020/21 entry is subject to confirmation in response to changes in government policy.

Our fees commitment

Our fees commitment means your tuition fees are fixed and your fee will be the same for each year of your course.

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course, including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory
field trips and the following:

 Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity

 Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement
 A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service
 The Library – access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and
multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces
 IT labs (some open 24/7), wireless network, AV equipment to borrow
 Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme
 Disability and additional learning support
 The BU Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills
 24 hours a day, 365 days a year security team.

Additional costs
We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with
us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:

 Accommodation and living costs - our accommodation price guide can be found on our website
 Optional fieldwork travel, outdoor wear and footwear (where applicable)
 Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a
large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a
wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses.
 Travel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas). Information about funding
your placement year can be found on our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/students/help-
advice/financial-support/placement-year-funding.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra
curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

Repeat units
If you need to repeat one or more units during the course of your studies (with or without attendance) the pricing will be
pro-rata of the full-time fee.

Deposits
International (non-EU) students need to pay a non-refundable £2,000 deposit to secure their place on a postgraduate
course. You will need to pay your deposit by the date stated in your offer letter. The remainder of your fee will be
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payable on registration/enrolment. There are two exceptions to the non-refundable rule on the deposit:

 You fail to meet the academic or English requirements of your offer

 You are refused a visa to enter the UK, provided the reason for the refusal is not a fraudulent application.

Financial help available from BU

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to eligible students who are beginning their studies at BU. Please visit
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/funding for details on living costs, budgeting and paying your tuition fees.

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