Course summary
More and more of what we see on our cinema and TV screens in films, episodic tv, commercials and even historical drama is planned created and integrated by creatives using powerful software and inventive pipelines. 3D characters, creatures, assets and environments are built and integrated or composited into high resolution film to enable new stories to burst into life. The MA 3D Modelling and VFX course will expose you to critical and media theories that you can connect to your emerging practice to grow your repertoire of skills and stand out in the marketplace. You will complete the course having created 3D and/or compositing VFX work of a high quality. You will also gain an understanding of the potential advances in 3D modelling, VFX compositing and their impact on a wide range of production processes across the screen industries. You can take this experience into the real world as you will know how to manage professional pipelines and implement 3D CGI and VFX to a high standard, as well as communicate and articulate practice. The VFX industry is within touching distance from our campuses. Around 94% of the industry is in London. We are easily commutable for professionals to take time out of their day to visit Herts and likewise we can go to them! London also offers its own source of inspiration, with opportunities to explore groundbreaking VFX artworks like the Outernet and a variety of immersive exhibitions pushing the boundaries of the field. Also, the annual VFX Festival at Waterloo IMAX, London Frightfest, London Short Film Festival or the London International Animation Festival are focal points to stay updated on industry news and network with professionals. You can also potentially increase your earning potential with a MA 3D Modelling and VFX degree; the average pay in VFX at all ages exceeds the overall UK average as well as exceeding the average pay for the creative industries by a good margin find out more about the UK’s VFX workforce. 83% of the VFX industry and 93% of the animation industry are graduates, with a higher than average proportion of postgraduates.
Entry requirements
A degree, ideally in a relevant subject (2.2 minimum), plus a portfolio demonstrating recent engagement and creative activities in your intended study area. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a first degree. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in any component (or equivalent) is required for those whose first language is not English. For country specific qualifications, please visit our your country page. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level. A selection of your portfolio/reel/previous coursework or self-initiated art. We’re looking for potential to succeed in your chosen field, good ideas that have been developed (they don’t necessarily have to be complete!) and a flair and openness toward the challenge of a masters degree. We recommend you visit to see if we are right for you - we hold open days where you can often meet relevant staff and view the facilities. A personal statement outlining why you want to pursue your chosen master's course at the University of Hertfordshire, reflecting on your current skills and experience, and detailing your ambitions for your future career.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Fees for Postgraduate Study 2026/27:
https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees
Provider information
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB