Overview

3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX(Hons) programme from Glasgow Caledonian University is designed for those who want to pursue an exciting career in the creative industries. The course aims to develop your traditional art skills with the latest creative technologies to create graduates fit to participate in the ever-expanding games and film/VFX industries.

This course is unique in so far that although it is a creative course, it aims to produce graduates that possess the correct mix of creative and technical skills with a firm focus on employability. To be able to thrive in the continuously evolving creative industries, you will be exposed to industry advice and project requirements, and your studies focused on practical outcomes.You will develop skills and techniques in 3D modelling, digital sculpting, surfacing and texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and VFX compositing. You will learn how to apply techniques and skills to construct animated virtual worlds and characters for 3D games and film by working on industry briefs and projects with opportunities for internships and placements.

Your career

Graduates leave with the creative and technical skills necessary for them to respond to the diverse needs of the creative industries such as 3D animation, visualisation, games and VFX for TV and film.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting

Advanced Character Animation

Motion Graphics

3D Production for Industry

Research Skills & Professional Issues

Integrated Project 3

Advanced 3D Visualisation and Animation

Creative Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Closing Date (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) 14 November

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences Animation View 255 other Bachelors in Game Design 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The grades or qualifications you need will vary by course and may also depend on your personal circumstances.

You will find the qualifications you need for each course under the Entry Requirements on the individual course pages.

So for example, if you want to study Accountancy in our Glasgow School for Business and Society, we may ask for the following entry requirements:

SQA Highers: ABBBB

A levels: BCC

IB: 26

You will normally need to achieve grades as good as or better than these standard requirements to be made an offer unless your personal circumstances mean you qualify as a widening access student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15200 GBP / year

≈ 15200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK: £9250

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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