3D Animation and Visual Effects

University of Hertfordshire

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animationAccounting and financeEconomicsFilm studiesPhotography

3D Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Hertfordshire, based in Hatfield, taught full-time over 3 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey. Typical A-level entry is BBC - BBB.

A-Level Entry

BBC - BBB

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

82.82%

NSS · Office for Students

About this course

The 3D Animation and Visual Effects degree combines two award winning degrees to teach photorealistic and stylised animation and 3D computer graphics, enabling students to graduate with the skills required to move between careers in the Visual Effects, Animation and Visualisation industries, going from films, commercials and television programmes to children’s cartoons to medical and architecture visualisation and more. Students will be taught all aspects of 3D and Visual Effects including animation, modelling, lookdev, lighting, rendering, compositing, rigging, simulation as well as traditional art and design skills for creating concepts, designs and storyboards.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC - BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
BTEC DMM - DDM

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

Sandwich including foundation year

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Hatfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation, Accounting and finance, Economics, Film studies, Photography