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Master of Visual Effects and Virtual Production
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year bachelor degree in VFX and virtual production with a specialisation mentorship and placement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Visual Effects and Virtual Production. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Visual Effects and Virtual Production.
Career outcomes
- Virtual Set Builder/Environment Artist
- Virtual Camera Operator (VCO)
- Rendering Specialist
- Compositor
- 3D Modeler
- Texture Artist
- Graphics Programmer
- Emerging Technologies Specialist
- Technical Previsualisation Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Virtual Production Coordinator or Supervisor
- VFX Supervisor
Curriculum
- Nine trimesters in the standard load. Units include digital media production
- Real-time engines
- 3D asset production
- Compositing
- World building
- Digital cinematography and lighting
- Virtual production pipelines
- Motion capture
- The ethical professional
- Virtual production studio
- Project management and leadership
- Specialisation mentorship and work-integrated learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
- A 2:1 or higher for a few
- Subject-related for some
- Portfolio or work experience for some
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Visual Effects and Virtual Production admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Visual Effects and Virtual Production. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,100 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.