Visual Effects and Virtual Production MSc at De Montfort University

Programme overview

With generous investment into a suite of virtual production and visual effects equipment, our Visual Effects and Virtual Productions MSc is the only course of its kind in the UK.

Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Virtual Environment Design, Virtual Production Pipelines, Virtual Asset Development, Virtual Studio Production, Main Portfolio Project.

Career pathways

The demand for virtual production professionals is growing rapidly, and a postgraduate degree in virtual production can open up a wide range of career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject; Applications are welcome from candidates whose primary study or professional practice has been in media, technology or a related discipline. In all cases, the candidate will demonstrate the potential to engage with the practical, creative, critical or aesthetic dimensions of the application of technology to film and post-production; Equivalent qualifications from other international systems will receive the same consideration; As part of your application you will be required to provide a portfolio including a sample of original creative work; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is essential.

International applicants: GBP 19,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time

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