Overview

The Programming for Games and VFX (Hons) course from Escape Studios will enable you to develop and refine your skills, with individual specialisms. You’ll have rich and varied opportunities to develop experience in teamwork, as well as the soft and technical skills that developers look for in Programmers.

Upon graduating, you will also have the transferable skills to work and support teams across different real-time and graphics production environments, such as virtual reality (VR) and virtual production, VFX and animation.

Taught by industry professionals, we have a high level of industry project mentoring from external developers throughout our courses, connecting our students to current development practice. This coupled with our studio-based practice and high spec equipment will give you the best foundation to become a Programmer.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with a degree and a killer portfolio put together with advice from tutors and industry professionals. Ready to apply to your first job in the industry!

This degree is designed to give you the best foundation to become a Programmer across animation, games and VFX, with the transferrable skills to work and support teams across different real-time and graphics production environments, such as virtual reality and virtual production.

Programme Structure

Please visit the Escape Studios website for module details.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

MSci - 480 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK students

GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent

GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent

80-120 UCAS points (or equivalent), plus a portfolio*. Conditional offers are based on individuals' predicted grades up to a maximum of 120 UCAS points.

*Exception: Applicants to our BSc (Hons)/MSci Programming for Games and VFX course who have studied a relevant STEM subject at Level 3 (e.g. Computer Science, Maths, Physics) do not need to submit a portfolio. If you have not studied a relevant subject, you are welcome to apply and submit a portfolio with examples of coding or good coding practice.

International students (non-UK)

We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world.

Undergraduate applicants will usually need good high school grades and an undergraduate portfolio.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17995 GBP / year

≈ 17995 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fees (2026 entry)

UK students: £9,790 per year
EU/EEA students: £9,790 per year (£17,995 before EU/EEA discount applied)
International students: £17,995 per year

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.

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