Back to search
BachelorRecommended
Bachelor of Visual Effects and Animation
- London, United Kingdom
- 4, 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
3-year full-time on-campus honours degree in Visual Effects and Animation at the University of West London (London).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Visual Effects and Animation
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Roto artist
- Compositor
- Texture artist
- 3D generalist
- Animator
- Environment artist
- Matchmove artist
- Visualiser
- Matte painter
- Modeller
Curriculum
- 3-year full-time honours degree. Year 1: Principles of VFX
- VFX Toolbox
- Digital Toolbox. Year 2: The Composite
- Current Trends of VFX
- VFX Animation. Year 3: Environmental Effects
- Professional and Industry Practice
- Live Brief.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 112 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent
- International equivalents accepted
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or recognised international equivalents, GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or equivalent, Mature applicants (21+) considered
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 105 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 169 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements and available intake. Complete the undergraduate application through UCAS using the course details on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London School of Film, Media and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4, 3 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 105 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 169 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each), IELTS 6. A portfolio is required.