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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Animation and Visual Effects
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Animation and Visual Effects course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Portsmouth. These students are taking Computer Animation and Visual Effects or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Graphics | C |
| Art and Design | C |
| Computer Science | C |
| Film Studies | B |
| Fine Art | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: II15
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Computer Animation and Visual Effects course.
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
Overview Ready to make your mark on the computer animation and visual effects industry and get stuck into a career packed with creative potential?
On this professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree course, you'll use our fantastic animation and VFX facilities to unleash your ideas. You’ll build a portfolio of work to showcase your abilities and learn how to get it in front of potential employers.
The course sets you up for an exciting career in areas such as 3D animation, visual effects (VFX) for film and TV, and the computer games industry.
What you'll experience On this Computer Animation and Visual Effects degree course you’ll:
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Learn from professionals who are currently working in the animation and visual effects (VFX) industry
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Build your skills in key areas such as concept drawing, 3D animation, physics-based simulation and compositing
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Get your hands on professional software that’s used in the industry, including NUKEX, Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Houdini, Katana and Mari
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Put our motion capture facilities to use and learn in our virtual reality lab
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Get the chance to be involved with the University’s computer-generated imagery (CGI) film, Stina and the Wolf
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Develop games and get involved in Gamejams with fellow students
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Make the most of our industry links, including guest speakers, work placements and sponsored prizes for your final year project
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Tailor your studies to match your interests and ambitions
Careers and opportunities This course mirrors many industrial processes and creative practices, setting you up for some of the most exciting jobs in today’s media industries.
Potential employers include computer animation and visual effects companies for film and TV, computer games and visualisation industries.
Source: University of Portsmouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of Portsmouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer animation and visual effects
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £10,300 per year |
| International | £17,900 per year |
The modules you will study
The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.
We design modules that have:
• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year • Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams • Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering
For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-animation-and-visual-effects#modules
How you will be assessed
You’ll be assessed through practical projects, work portfolios, academic and evaluative essays, multiple choice tests, oral presentations, examinations and case studies.
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
University of Portsmouth student reviews
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The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
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Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
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The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Portsmouth students who took the Computer Animation and Visual Effects course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
98%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
95%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Portsmouth. These students are taking Computer Animation and Visual Effects or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Computer Animation and Visual Effects - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Animation and Visual Effects.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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