Game Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
• Learn industry-standard tools and advanced techniques in state-of-the-art studios.
• Explore diverse game art styles on leading gaming platforms, including PlayStation.
• Engage with games developers and our commercial games studio, Steel Minions.
• Collaborate with game designers and programmers on cutting-edge projects.
This course will equip you with t...
<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/>• 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/>This course will equip you with the practical skills required to work in the games industry ranging from concept to post-production, and you will graduate with a portfolio of projects.<br/><br/><strong>How you learn</strong><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 innovate, emerging as a globally-minded game artist, 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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A042
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
With at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: CDD at A Level, MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma, or a combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M.
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 from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or Literature at grade C or 4
A level
C,D,D
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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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