
Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)
Bring your creativity to the world of computer games. Learn 3D modelling, 2D art and animation, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts will guide you through all aspects of game design and development, building a full understanding of the game creation process and allowing you to specialise in the areas you find most engaging.
* Learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets.
* Gain invaluable professional experience with the option to take part in a ...
Bring your creativity to the world of computer games. Learn 3D modelling, 2D art and animation, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts will guide you through all aspects of game design and development, building a full understanding of the game creation process and allowing you to specialise in the areas you find most engaging.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain invaluable professional experience with the option to take part in a year-long, paid work placement with companies such as Criterion Games.<br/><br/><br/>* Access all areas: keep working into the evening in our dedicated lab space open until 10 pm and take advantage of other amazing facilities, including our 35-seat, 360° immersive vision theatre, VR kits, graphics tablets, game controllers, 3D printers and even an extensive collection of boardgames.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn in our friendly and vibrant setting, working individually and teaming-up with other students. Teaching and learning is practical and project-based and 100% coursework assessed.<br/><br/><br/>* Our inspiring graduates have gone on to work at the worlds top games companies, including Electronic Arts, Frontier Developments and Bossa Studios<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W282
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
Scottish Higher
In combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
30
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
DMM
In any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96-120 tariff points overall. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
D*D*
Any subject considered and considered in combination.
Scottish Advanced Higher
96-120 tariff points from a minimum of two Advanced Highers
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
96-120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
Pass (C and above)
M
Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Support Services, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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