About this course
De Montfort University offers MSc Visual Effects and Virtual Production as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Audio Visual Studies. Based in Leicester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,600 per year. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
As part of your application you will be required to provide a portfolio including a sample of original creative work.
Equivalent qualifications from other international systems will receive the same consideration.
Applications are welcome from candidates whose primary study or professional practice has been in media, technology or a related discipline. In all cases, the candidate will demonstrate the potential to engage with the practical, creative, critical or aesthetic dimensions of the application of technology to film and post-production.
You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
