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Visual Effects degrees in the UK

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Visual Effects (VFX) BA (Hons)

London South Bank University (LSBU) United Kingdom

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Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)

Norwich University of the Arts United Kingdom

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Film and Visual Effects Technology BSc (Hons)

The University of Bradford United Kingdom

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Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television BA (Hons)

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) United Kingdom

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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BA (Hons)

University of South Wales United Kingdom

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3D Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BA (Hons)

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Computer Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU) United Kingdom

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Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Visual Effects for Film and Television BA (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)

University of Lincoln United Kingdom

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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BSc

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Visual Effects Online BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University United Kingdom

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Visual Effects Production Technology BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)

Falmouth University United Kingdom

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Animation and Visual Effects Other UG Award

Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in Visual Effects

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Study a Visual Effects degree in the UK in 2025

Visual effects is an important part of the film and television industry, responsible for creating or manipulating imagery. This usually involves creating effects that are not possible for live action shooting, and requires knowledge of advanced design and computer animation skills. Studying for a degree in visual effects will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a career in the discipline.

Modules you study might include CGI and visual effects, 3D animation, visual development, pre-production and post-production effects. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, there may be more of a focus on the practical or theoretical aspects of the subject area.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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