Overview
We list Game Art BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Game Art is assessed through work you make rather than examinations. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 18 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
Hiring is entirely portfolio-driven and studios look for specialists: environment, character, technical art. Personal projects in a real engine matter more than the coursework.
Roles graduates go into
- Environment artist
- Character artist
- Technical artist
- Concept artist
- 3D modeller
- UI artist
Where they work
- Games studios
- Visual effects and animation
- Simulation and training companies
- Advertising and product visualisation
- Freelance and contract
After the course
No register. A specialised portfolio in Unreal or Unity, and a shipped project, are what studios read.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000