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Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of the Arts London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

University of the Arts London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

On BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects, you’ll explore the intersection of creativity and technology – developing your own critical voice, while learning professional 3D and VFX software and techniques. This is a practice-led course combining 2D and 3D digital tools with conceptual and technical skills. Year 1 builds foundational design and observation skills; Year 2 develops technical expertise and specialisation; Year 3 focuses on a major project, collaboration, and career-focused portfolio development. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL). What can you expect?

  • Technical skills: You’ll gain a thorough understanding of 3D and Visual Effects practices, techniques and procedures in line with professional industry standards.
  • Creativity: While developing your creative practice and critical voice, you’ll have opportunities to join growing conversations on global matters and articulate your ideas.
  • Emerging technology: You’ll explore cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Production (VP), Virtual Reality (VR), motion capture and Unreal Engine, developing an understanding of software, workflow and pipeline principles.
  • Specialist facilities: You’ll have access to tools and facilities including the Green Screen Studio, motion capture suit, 3D printers, Artec 3D scanners, specialist camera equipment, render farms, VR headsets, tablet monitors and a range of specialist software.
  • Accreditation: Nuke is the most used software in the visual effects industry. BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects is accredited as a Nuke training course and centre by Foundry - a leading creative software developer for the digital design, media and entertainment industries.
About London College of Communication London College of Communication (LCC) is home to future-facing creatives who explore and rethink what communication is and why it matters. Working across Design, Media and Screen, our diverse, dynamic community creates and collaborates while making a difference in wider society. Taught by experienced practitioners, our students go on to shape the creative industries by forging their own paths in experimental and thoughtful ways. Courses at London College of Communication reflect the breadth of expertise you’d find within the most diverse creative agency. With access to a range of facilities and technical spaces, we learn, research, make and innovate.

How to apply

14Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
W619
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
London College of Communication
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
45%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
65%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30890 Year 1
International £30890 Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

PLEASE NOTE Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year have yet to be determined, and the fees listed above for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands are for 2025 entry. More information about tuition fees for entry in 2026/27 will be published in due course, with further information about tuition fees at UAL available on our website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
Computer Animation and Visual Effects at University of the Arts London - UCAS