Hey LauriePriest.
When I was applying to Universities Portsmouth was my backup choice . They use (or were using 3 years ago) 3d studio max, and the course was only a HND, but I think that now its a full degree. It looked ok to me, I don't think I would have regretted going there if I hadn't got in to Bournemouth. It looked like they concentrated on the art side a bit too, they had art studios adjoining the 3d suites. All in all, I think Portsmouth is building up a good reputation now. Isn't Southampton also doing a 3d degree now too??
LisaG