The BA Video Game Art undergraduate degree course responds to the growing demand for skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduate professionals ready to succeed.
Interactive entertainment and video games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment locally in the Midlands, nationally and globally.
This accelerated two-year course offers a studio simulation in our on-campus lab, which will take place over the summer term of the course. The workplace simulation approach of our School of Games, Film and Animation has been champi...
The BA Video Game Art undergraduate degree course responds to the growing demand for skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduate professionals ready to succeed.<br/><br/>Interactive entertainment and video games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment locally in the Midlands, nationally and globally.<br/><br/>This accelerated two-year course offers a studio simulation in our on-campus lab, which will take place over the summer term of the course. The workplace simulation approach of our School of Games, Film and Animation has been championed by the influential 2009 Livingstone Next Gen Report, which cited us as a national best practice example for developing new talent for the games industry.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Curzon Building Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W642
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,B A Level: 120 UCAS tariff points / BBB (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. UCAS Tariff120 Scottish Higher120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC) Access to HE DiplomaPass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction. Accepted subjects: Information, Communication Technology and Business subjects preferred but other subjects also considered. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects GCSE/National 4/National 5This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher120 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)120 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. T LevelM Merit overall. All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Craft and Design preferred. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £11,100 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,710 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |