BSc 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX
About this course
BSc (Hons) in 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX. Core topics include Programming, Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an Honours Project in the final year and offers pathway options in Games and VFX. Students complete integrated projects and industry-focused modules using studio facilities.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 96; Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Art or Graphic Communication; A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Art or Graphic Design.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 59%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Modules
- Integrated Project 1
- Introduction to 3D Modelling
- Introduction to Animation
- Introduction to Games Concept Art
- Introduction To Games Design
- Introduction to Games Programming
- 3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting
- Applied Texturing and Shading
- Design of Playful Experiences
- Human Computer Interaction
- Integrated Project 2
- Introduction to 3D Animation
- Advanced Character Animation
- Game Content and Level Design
- Game Preproduction Workshop
- Integrated Project 3
- Lighting and Rendering
- Research Skills Professional Issues (ACG)
- 3D Production for Industry
- Motion Graphics
- Advanced 3D Visualisation & Animation
- Creative Practice
- Honours Project
- Industrial Practice
- Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £44,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
65% 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 Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University?
86% 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 Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
How many students continue on BSc 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.