3D Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Launch your career in film, TV, games or immersive media with the BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visual Effects at De Montfort University. Study in Leicester’s cutting-edge studios, develop job-ready skills in motion capture, creature design, and virtual production, and work on real industry briefs. Learn to create, collaborate, and innovate from year one.
Key highlights
- Training in motion capture, creature design and virtual production
- Study in cutting-edge animation and visual effects studios in Leicester
- Work on real industry briefs during the course
- Prepares students for film, TV, games and immersive media
- Hands-on creative and collaborative projects from the first year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Typical offer UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- A-level: BCC — Typical offer UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above includ…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — Interview and portfolio Interview required: No Portfolio required: No
- Additional condition: portfolio — Interview and portfolio Interview required: No Portfolio required: No
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- 3D Animator
- Visual Effects Artist
- Motion Capture Technician
- Creature Designer
- Virtual Production Artist
- Games Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,300
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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