
Computer Games Art BA (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Computer Games Art BA (Hons)
Develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving games industry including sculpting, modelling, texturing, characters and environments.
Discover how to use visual research, creative experimentation and technical development to forge a career as a computer games artist.
You’ll learn how to move from concept to game-ready assets, bringing your work to life using industry-leading software including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush and the Adobe Substance Painter.
Our course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gam...
<strong>Develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving games industry including sculpting, modelling, texturing, characters and environments.</strong><br/><br/>Discover how to use visual research, creative experimentation and technical development to forge a career as a computer games artist.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how to move from concept to game-ready assets, bringing your work to life using industry-leading software including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush and the Adobe Substance Painter.<br/><br/>Our course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gaming industry in the UK.<br/><br/>Study in a region renowned for computer games, with 26 games companies in Cambridge alone (source: Ukie Games Map, January 2024).<br/><br/>Attend exciting industry events including games jams, industry talks, and festivals including our annual Gamebridge.<br/><br/>Explore different aspects of digital art, helping you specialise and future-proof your career.<br/><br/>Work collaboratively in a development studio environment that reflects the professional workplace.<br/><br/>Study on a course thats a member of the Unreal Academic Partner programme, recognising university courses that are committed to providing ongoing, high-quality educational opportunities.<br/><br/><strong>Careers</strong><br/><br/>Gain the skills to land a career in the gaming industry, and open doors to other sectors, including VFX, film, animation, television and motion graphics.<br/><br/>82% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, according to UKIE’s 2022 census – so completing this degree is highly likely to boost your employment prospects.<br/><br/>Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MA Games Development (Art). Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.<br/><br/>We offer hands-on practical opportunities through work-based projects, internships and placements with companies like ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight. You’ll also improve your prospects with ‘live briefs’ and guest speakers from tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier.<br/><br/><strong>Teaching</strong><br/><br/>Start the course by discovering the core skills and processes that computer games artists use, and understand where creative vision and technology meet.<br/><br/>You’ll also meet the challenge of translating concept images into game-ready 3D assets.<br/><br/>Later in the course you’ll study in a studio environment, developing your skills in rendering and lighting techniques to expand the expressive range of your artwork.<br/><br/>Finally, you’ll develop artefacts for your portfolio, take on live briefs for industry partners, and complete a Major Project that will bring together all your skills and knowledge.
Why Choose Anglia Ruskin University During Clearing?
At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.
Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more.
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At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Cambridge Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W281
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include an Art, Design or Media subject at A level or equivalent level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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