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BSc (Hons) Games Animation, Modelling and Effects

  • Undergraduate
  • London
Last Updated: 13/07/2026View on Institutions website
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BSc (Hons) Games Animation, Modelling and Effects
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

3 years

Course Description

The Games Animation, Modelling and Effects BSc (Hons) is an innovative degree designed to provide you with the creative and technical skills essential for a career in the games industry. This course is for aspiring artists who wish to master computer graphics, including modelling, rigging, animation, texturing, lighting, and visual effects (VFX). You will benefit from a curriculum developed in collaboration with industry professionals and the games industry body, TIGA. Throughout your studies, you will engage in collaborative projects with games programming students, mirroring real-world industry workflows. You will also have opportunities to build your professional portfolio through internships and projects with external clients. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme, with part-time study options also available. By the end of the degree, you will be well-prepared for various creative roles, such as concept artist, character builder, animator, or VFX artist, equipped with both the practical expertise and the analytical skills required to succeed in this rapidly evolving sector.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Course Structure

2D Computer Animation

15 Credits

3D Modelling and Texturing

15 Credits

3D Sculpting and Animation

15 Credits

Digital Imaging

15 Credits

Digital Skills

15 Credits

Game Design

15 Credits

Game Design and Development

15 Credits

Introduction to Drawing and Animation

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Successful completion of the course will prepare artists for a range of positions from concept, technical, texture and VFX artist to character/model builder, animator and graphic designer.