3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of 3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons) at University of Chichester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22500 | £18500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £13500 - £23500 | £18500 - £27000 |
All Creative Arts and Design courses of University of Chichester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21707 | £18714 | £21731 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18845 - £25536 | £13913 - £23666 | £16510 - £27902 |
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Course Description
Our BA (Hons) 3D Animation and VFX course provides you with high-level technical skills and enhanced specialist knowledge to fully prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in the industry. Throughout your degree you will learn the software and systems that are widely used throughout the animation and VFX industry. Students will have an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with dedicated crafts people and makers from across the creative industries. You will be taught by a team of highly qualified professional practitioners and current industry figures including award winning directors, producers, actors, writers, editors and composers from the fields of Animation, Film, TV and Games. With our digital technology facility open in 2018 students will be able to engage with state of the art spaces and equipment including Mac, PC & Ideas Labs, a 300sqm Film Studio, a dedicated Green Screen Studio, professional standard postproduction facilities and Recording Studios.
There are many opportunities from within the department for students to collaborate, with numerous drama, performance and voice related projects completed every year by fellow students, staff and professional associates. Alongside aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers and fellow animators, students will collaborate across the department to gain an exceptional understanding of production practices and technology application, enhancing an extended range of vital employability skills needed to build a successful career. The department runs field trips to international film festivals, professional film shoots and industry conventions on a regular basis, and by working with professional associates and on staff projects students can develop early career profiles on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of 3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons) at University of Chichester
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 |
Costs
Tuition Fees 3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16344 | year 1 |
| International | £16344 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
W615
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About University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is a government funded university based in West Sussex, England. The main campus, known as Bishop Otter, is located in the cathedral city of Chichester. The university has another campus called Bognor Regis, situated close to Hotham Park. With 14 different departments, the university has a lot of study options to attract a variety of students.
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Student composition of University of Chichester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Chichester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4415
- postgraduates:
- 635
- Total:
- 5050
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animation”: 40 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about 3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons) University of Chichester
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £18500 3 years after graduation and £21500 after graduation.
- Caring personal services (25%), Administrative occupations (25%), Therapy professionals (10%), Skilled trades occupations (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 94. This means that 94% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- 3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Chichester.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 8.61% Percentile among all Animation students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.