Course contact details
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Phone:0141 331 8630
Admissions Team
Email:studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
Phone:0141 331 8630
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
3D Animation and Visualisation
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
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 path way in Year 3 where students can choose to focus on either Games or VFX themed modules.
Students on this programme will also benefit from working on a variety of group projects with peers allowing them to create games and large and complex 3D projects utilising realtime game engines. Students also have modules featuring projects set by industry allowing them to experience realistic criteria, feedback and themes, with great opportunities for receiving advice and critique from professionals.
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge of industry methods and workflow. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
• Currently undergoing accreditation with Screen Skills the UK Sector Skills Council for Creative Media Industries
• 94% overall student satisfaction - 2020 NSS statistics
• Open plan studio style labs equipped with the latest software and workstations
• VR suite and facilities
• Guest lectures and industry speakers
• Placement opportunities available
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3DAV
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
A levelCCC
to include Art & Design or Graphic Design
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
in relevant Art & Design subject
Access to HE DiplomaM: 45 credits
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in a relevant Art and Design subject
Scottish HigherBBCC
to include Art & Design or Graphic Communication
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 points
26 points including HL Visual Arts at 4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3
to include Art & Design
Scottish HNCPass
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC 3D Computer Animation or equivalent with B in Graded Unit
Scottish HNDPass
HND 3D Computer Animation or equivalent with B in Graded Unit
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T LevelPass (C and above)
in relevant subject must include Art and Design
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
to include Art & Design or Graphic Communication
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- All applicants will be expected to submit a digital portfolio to gauge creative potential, motivation and suitability for the programme. Portfolios may be shortlisted to allow for an interview stage from a smaller pool of applications
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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