BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects
About this course
BSc (Hons) in 3D Animation and Visual Effects, a games design degree focused on digital asset creation and visual effects production. Core topics include Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a four-year structure incorporating a placement year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as 3D Modelling and Compositing, Animation Principles and Techniques, Collaborative Filmmaking Practice, and Commercial Content Production. The second year progresses into character and environment creation via 3D Creature Design, Character Rigging and Motion Capture, Narrative Environment Design, and Creative Enterprise. The final year involves advanced technical study and independent work through 3D Dynamics and Simulations, Choreography and Character Performance, Virtual Production Technology, and the Portfolio Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
What students say
Based on about 245 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 555 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 80 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 12%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 44%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 43%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 510 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 3D Modelling and Compositing
- Animation Principles and Techniques
- Collaborative Filmmaking Practice
- Commercial Content Production
- 3D Creature Design
- Character Rigging and Motion Capture
- Narrative Environment Design
- Creative Enterprise
- 3D Dynamics and Simulations
- Choreography and Character Performance
- Virtual Production Technology
- Portfolio Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc 3D Animation and Visual Effects at De Montfort University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.