3D Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

I150

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

3D Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

About

The BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visual Effects at De Montfort University is a future-focused degree that blends artistic creativity with technical precision. Designed for aspiring animators, VFX artists, and digital storytellers, the course offers hands-on experience in 3D modelling, character rigging, motion capture, simulation, and virtual production using industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine. You'll collaborate on real-world briefs, build a professional portfolio, and graduate ready to thrive in film, TV, gaming, and immersive media industries. With expert support and cutting-edge facilities, this course empowers you to create bold, original work that stands out.

The Best Careers Support

DMU’s Careers Team won Employability Team of the Year at the TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards for helping students reach their ambitions.

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Best for Work Experience

Students rated DMU as the best university in the UK for work experience in both the 2024 and 2025 RateMyPlacement Awards.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

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.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full 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 including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Interview and portfolio

Interview required: No

Portfolio required: No

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

Work placements are offered as part of this course and can boost your skills and experience while studying, as well as improving your chances of gaining a graduate level job.

We have links with organisations both in the UK and internationally, and the placements team can help you find a placement to suit your interests and aspirations.

Graduate careers

VFX graduates are equipped to pursue roles such as compositors and matte painters, as well as wider media-based careers such as colourists and finishers.

You can specialise in the field that interests them most, from motion capture or set design, to lighting and grading. Graduates of this course will also have the opportunity to apply for one of our specialist postgraduate courses if they wish to continue studying.