BA (Hons) CGI and Visual Effects at Solent University

Programme overview

With great industry connections and fully up-to-date facilities, this flexible course can help you get your dream job in any of the 3D or visual effects industries. This is a thriving sector in the UK, and Solent’s CGI and Visual Effects degree can take you in so many directions, from explosive film VFX to 3D character design, from architectural visualisation to motion graphics, from virtual production to motion capture.

Faculty: Digital art, animation, games and VFX | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and industry years | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include VFX Toolkit, 3D Art 101, Architectural Visualisation, Behind the Plates, VFX Live Brief, Virtual Production, Making Things Move, Destruction FX, Project Sprints, Final Major Project. Optional modules include Thinking Procedurally, Capture Technologies, Creature and Character, The Creature Shop.

Career pathways

CGI and visual effects can be found everywhere - this course can lead to many exciting careers in the film, TV, advertising, video games and visualisation sectors. Students build a solid portfolio perfect for a generalist or entry-level specialist position.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. It will be necessary for all students to submit an electronic portfolio for review for consideration. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and in

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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