About Bsc (hons) 3d Animation And Visualisation in Glasgow Caledonian University
3D animators create an imaginary world filled with people, cartoon characters and everyday objects moving and interacting within an ever-changing environment. Using state-of-the-art design software 3D animators make fictional worlds look real.
This programme will appeal to you if you wish to specialise in 3D computer animation for digital film and visual effects, games, architectural and concept visualisation, virtual simulation or motion graphics. The programme will introduce you to the modern practises of 3D content creation for the creative industry, help you realise your career path and offer you the ability to specialise in a suited job role.
Studio facilities include: 3D Computer Animation Labs, Virtual Reality Lab, HD Video Production Suite, Art Studio, Digital Audio Recording Studio and Game Design Studio featuring 3D Laser Scanning tools, Motion Capture tools and Rapid Prototyping machines.
The programme has been designed with consideration and feedback received from professionals in the 3D computer animation industry. Recognising the current developments in Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), games, VFX and animation, this programme reflects closely the current requirements of the industry.
Your career
Among the exciting career possibilities for graduates from this course are 3D animator, 3D modeller, 3D graphic designer, game animator, architectural visualisation artist, video SFX artist and pre-visualisation artist for TV and film.
Higher Secondary academic level qualification including English and Maths . Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1993 |
| Location |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Faculty Member |
1,600 |
| Total Enrollment |
20,000 |
| Basic Tuition Fee (UG International) |
12,250 GBP |
| Basic Tuition Fee (PG International) |
14,500 GBP |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, CAE |
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below shows the estimated annual tuition fee at the university that an international student needs to pay. Apart from these there are certain additional costs that are to be covered by the applicant. The fee status will be reviewed as part of the university admissions process based on the information provided by the applicant in their application.
| Program |
Annual Tuition Fee (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
12,250 |
| Postgraduate-taught |
13,500 |
| Global MBA |
14,500 |
| Postgraduate-research |
15,000 |
| Living expenses |
1,015 GBP to 1,265 GBP per month |
International students are required to provide proof of enough money to cover the living costs for a total of 9 months or for the length of the program (if this is less than 9 months) to UKVI and be able to apply for the General student visa to the UK.
Living expenses in Glasgow are around 1,015 GBP per month while the living expenses in London are 1,265 GBP per month.
