Overview

The 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX (Hons) course from Glasgow Caledonian University is designed for those who want to pursue an exciting career in the creative 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.

Careers

Animator

Rigger

Surfacing artist

Environment artist

Character artist

Hard surface artist

Rendering artist

FX artist

Compositing artist

Look dev artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Texturing and Shading
Games Design
Lighting and Rendering
Advanced Character Animation
Games Pre-production Workshop
Game Content and Level Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

121

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 273 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

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

121

Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 96
Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Art or Graphic Communication
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Art or Graphic Design

Minimum entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 90

Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Art or Graphic Communication
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Art or Graphic Communication

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

RUK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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