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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: I150

3D Animation and Visual Effects

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) 3D Animation & Visual Effects at De Montfort University is a future-focused degree that blends artistic creativity with technical precision. Designed for aspiring animators, VFX artists, and digital storytellers, the course offers hands-on experience in 3D modelling, character rigging, motion capture, simulation, and virtual production using industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine. You'll collaborate on real-world briefs, build a professional portfolio, and graduate ready to thrive in film, TV, gaming, and immersive media industries. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting
Character Rigging and Animation
Visual Effects Fundamentals
Motion Capture and Performance
Simulation and Dynamics
Unreal Engine for Real-Time Production
Professional Portfolio Development
Industry Project and Collaborative Practice
UCAS Code:I150
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£23,500£27,000£35,000
5 years£27,500£36,000£46,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 44% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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