Studio Practice (Games) (Top-Up) BA/BSc
Course Overview - Studio Practice (Games) (Top-Up) BA/BSc
Specialise. Collaborate. Ship the work. One year to go from student to studio-ready.
This one-year top-up is for games artists, designers, and developers who are ready to produce work at a professional standard. Youll choose a specialist pathway – art, design, or development – and spend the year building a portfolio that demonstrates the technical, creative, and collaborative skills that employers want to see.
Games education at UCA is built around how studios actually work. Youll develop your specialism through advanced project work, culminating in your final majo...
Specialise. Collaborate. Ship the work. One year to go from student to studio-ready.<br/><br/>This one-year top-up is for games artists, designers, and developers who are ready to produce work at a professional standard. Youll choose a specialist pathway – art, design, or development – and spend the year building a portfolio that demonstrates the technical, creative, and collaborative skills that employers want to see.<br/><br/>Games education at UCA is built around how studios actually work. Youll develop your specialism through advanced project work, culminating in your final major project and an end of year show. Youll work with industry-standard tools and pipelines, refine your portfolio with career-focused modules, and learn alongside students who bring varied backgrounds and perspectives to the studio.
Course Information
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Farnham
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W402
Institution Code
C93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum 4 GCSE's, grade 4/C or above, including English Language
HND (BTEC)
A level
Not Accepted
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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