Overview

Through the (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation course from the University of West London you will also learn to use advanced software, professional equipment and develop the techniques you need to build believable worlds.

During the course, industry practice modules will give you direct exposure to VFX roles and career opportunities.

Career opportunities:

Completing a visual effects and animation degree can open doors to many career paths, from a games designer and animator to a modeller and architectural visualiser.

You may also decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject.

Job roles

roto artist
compositor
texture artist
3D generalist
animator
environment artist
matchmove artist
visualiser
matte painter
modeller
architectural visualiser
product visualiser
games artist.

Graduate employers

Industrial Light and Magic
Weta Digital
Cinesite
BlueBolt
The Imaginarium Studios
Goodbye Kansas Studios
Smoke & Mirrors
Jellyfish Pictures
ENVY
Automatik VFX
GSR Productions
Blockhead studios
Clear Angle Studios
Transistor Studio
Lidar Lounge.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of VFX

Digital Toolbox

Digital Sculpture

VFX Toolbox

Visual Narrative

Character Animation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animation View 110 other Bachelors in Animation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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