Overview

Throughout your 3D Animation and Visual Effects course (Hons) from University of Chichester you will learn the software and systems that are widely used throughout the animation and VFX industry including:

Maya

Nuke

Unreal Engine.

You will learn from a team of dedicated, high-qualified professional practitioners and current industry figures, including award-winning directors, producers, actors, writers, editors and composers from across animation, film, TV and games

On this course you will:

Learn the key technical skills of 3D animation and VFX practice.

Use industry software such as Maya, Nuke and Unreal Engine.

Learn from lecturers and guest speakers with extensive industry experience, including award winners.

Collaborate with students and experts from across the Department of Creative Industries.

Learn in the state-of-the-art £35m Tech Park.

Careers

Within a month of graduation, over 75% of the first graduating cohort have landed jobs at major London studios including The Moving Picture Company (Blade Runner 2049, The Jungle Book) and NVIZ (Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Witcher).

Animation

VFX

Film

Television

Design

Advertising

Games

Engineering

Teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animation Skills Development

3D Skills Development

Filmmaking Practice and Previz

VFX Production

Working With Motion Capture

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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Animation View 380 other Bachelors in Visual Arts 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

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS: 104-112

A Levels: BBC-BCC

BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM-MMM

Access to HE Diploma: Pass

IB: 28 points

A portfolio of subject-related work is required for entry to this course. Your portfolio should clearly demonstrate to us your creativity and passion for the world of animation, VFX and design in general. Below are some ideas to help you put your portfolio together.

Personal statement

Academic transcripts

Two academic references

Proof of English language proficiency

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

16344 GBP / year

≈ 16344 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

The University of Chichester offers several automatic scholarships for international and EU students. Region Scholarships provide £3,500 for undergraduates and £3,000 for master’s students from eligible regions. EU Scholarship lets EU undergraduates pay Home fees (£9,535 in 2026). Global Distinction Scholarship awards £2,750 to top-performing overseas undergraduates or postgraduates. Early Bird Discount offers £1,500 (UG) or £1,000 (PG) for offers accepted by 30 April 2026. All are for self-funded overseas students and cannot be combined.

Visit our website for more information on available scholarships: https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/fees-and-finance/international-scholarships/

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