Game Art BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Art BA (Hons)
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Course Summary
• Learn industry-standard tools and advanced techniques in state-of-the-art studios.
• Apply them to various game art skills, from character design to environmental art.
• Explore diverse game art styles on leading gaming platforms, including PlayStation.
• Engage with games developers and our commercial games studio, Steel Minions.
• Collaborate with ...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Course Summary</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Learn industry-standard tools and advanced techniques in state-of-the-art studios.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply them to various game art skills, from character design to environmental art.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore diverse game art styles on leading gaming platforms, including PlayStation. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage with games developers and our commercial games studio, Steel Minions. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with game designers and programmers on cutting-edge projects. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Our BA Game Art course offers an engaging and collaborative learning environment, where you’ll develop artistic and technical skills in an industry-focused subject. You’ll push boundaries and innovation, emerging as a globally minded game artist who’s ready to make a positive impact on the gaming world. Students have previously worked with games studios such as Playground Games, Rockstar and Sumo Digital.<br/><br/><strong>For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Digital-media/BA-Honours-Game-Art/Full-time/</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W280
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Access to HE Diploma
M:15
An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in an art or media-related programme from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at grade C or 4
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |









































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