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BA Editing and Visual Effects for Film and Broadcast

University of Salford, the
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Communications and Media
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Course Score
C /56
Graduate Salary
£24,500
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
45%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

40%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Communications and Media graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,500
typical starting salary
£20,000
£26,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Communications and Media graduates nationally earn £20,000-£49,000 (256 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
25%
02
Sales occupations
20%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Customer service occupations
10%
06
Elementary occupations
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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