BachelorArts and design

BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

11 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

3 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

What are all the subjects?
Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A30
· Semester B30
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30

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Year 2 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A30
· Semester B30
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30

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Year 3 · 3 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A30
· Semester AB60
· Semester AB30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 20 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 4 of 19 similar programmes. Half of them cost €21,531.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 20, cheapest first
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This programme2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Digital Arts for Animation, Games & Immersion (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Business (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Production and Promotion (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) Illustration (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
Bachelor in Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Bachelor in Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £53,910

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 18 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (2 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each.⁠
    +4 more
    • Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    • Text: I really can't imagine what my life would have been like had I not done the animation degree, I owe you a lot! So grateful for the opportunities it has given me.⁠
    • Btec: DMM Required subjects: Art & Design, Games Art, Games Art and Animation, Animation, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen), or UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production) · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC Mandatory subjects: Art & Design; or a creative subject which involves drawing. · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: W282 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 18 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    +1 more
    • Date: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
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6 of 6 similar publish a price

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects is a bachelor's programme in arts and design at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 11 modules.

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

18 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 18 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: W282 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each.⁠Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: I really can't imagine what my life would have been like had I not done the animation degree, I owe you a lot! So grateful for the opportunities it has given me.⁠Btec: DMM Required subjects: Art & Design, Games Art, Games Art and Animation, Animation, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen), or UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production) · Offer: 112 · A level: BBC Mandatory subjects: Art & Design; or a creative subject which involves drawing. · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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