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 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

OR

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

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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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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

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: £9,250 per year

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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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

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