Futureworks
Manchester, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
Futureworks is a specialist creative institution based in Manchester, UK. It offers undergraduate degrees across three schools: the School of Art & Design, the School of Sound & Music Production, and the School of Film, Television & Media. Degrees are validated by The Open University and the institution is an approved provider of higher education eligible for Student Loans Company funding.
Fields of study
- Animation
- Visual Effects
- Audio Engineering
- Music Production
- Game Art
- Games Design
- Game Audio
- Film & Television
- Digital Marketing
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-09-01, 2026-09-14
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@futureworks.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£17,000 / year
From about $21,590 / year
Domestic students
£9,790 / year
2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year for Home students; £17,000 per year for International Students. International students must pay 50% (£8,500) upfront before CAS is issued.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Animation with Illustration (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Art of VFX and Virtual Production (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Editing for Film, TV and Media (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Game Art (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Games Design (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Independent Filmmaking (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Music Production (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering & Production (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BSc (Hons) Game Audio (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | £17,000 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.