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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 3DAV

3D Animation and Visualisation

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BSc (Hons) 3D Animation and Visualisation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games or VFX is an exciting 4 year degree course which reflects the latest developments in the creative, visualisation and entertainment industries. Our students go on to work in leading facilities such as Rockstar, Ubisoft, Axis Productions, Double Negative and many others. You will study a range of modules featuring topics such as 3D modelling, concept art, compositing, rigging, 2d and 3d animation, digital sculpting, lighting and rendering, giving to give you the appropriate knowledge, skills and techniques needed to choose your preferred... International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Concept art
Compositing
Rigging
2d and 3d animation
Digital sculpting
Lighting and rendering
Giving to give you the appropriate knowledge
UCAS Code:3DAV
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

to include Art & Design or Graphic Design

International Baccalaureate

26 points

26 points including HL Visual Arts at 4

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£26,000£33,500
5 years£22,500£32,500£44,000

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
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers 3D Animation and Visualisation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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