The Art of Visual Effects (VFX) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The UK is a creative centre for TV and film, with UK workers making up 60% of the global Visual Effects (VFX) workforce (source: Animation UK). Whether you want to work on big films, commercials or TV series, or in other industries, VFX skills are the key to bringing innovative projects to life.

On this degree, developed with experts from DNEG and Framestore, you’ll gain knowledge of 3D VFX and 2D compositing, providing you with the technical and creative skills that the industry is looking for. You’ll also start building your experience, industry network and graduate with a shiny showreel to open the path to a successful career.

You’ll be taught in our London studios by experienced tutors who’ve worked on the likes of Thor: Love and Thunder, Mission Impossible and Gladiator.

Why choose this course 

* Ranked 2nd in the UK (15th in the world) for Visual Effects by The Rookies (2024). 


* Based in London - home to some of the best post-production studios in the world  


* Work on industry-standard briefs and experience real-life scenarios, just like in a professional studio. 


* We’re a Houdini certified school - learn from the experts and benefit from exclusive access to Houdini webinars and presentations. 


* Successful alumni - you’ll join our community of thousands of Escapees, many of whom have gone on to work at some of the world’s top studios including Rare, Rockstar, Ubisoft, DNEG and Framestore. 


* Work in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as Maya, Nuke and ZBrush. 


* Professional input - our advisory board of experts help develop and keep this degree up to date. You will also receive feedback on some of your work from industry professionals. 


* Specialisms: 2D vs 3D - you’ll be introduced to both 2D compositing for VFX and 3D for VFX, so you can decide which you enjoy most and best lends itself to your skillset.