
Games Art BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Art BA (Hons)
The Games Art BA will provide you with the creative and technical skills needed to make games come to life. You’ll be prepared to become a games artist who can concept and develop unique and engaging visual experiences, across a wide range of creative industries and emerging technologies.
In the first year, you’ll study alongside Games Design BA students, focusing on core principles of games art and design, research skills, and the societal role of games. You’ll develop abilities in concept design, game mechanics, level design, 2D asset creation, 3D modelling, and game eng...
The Games Art BA will provide you with the creative and technical skills needed to make games come to life. You’ll be prepared to become a games artist who can concept and develop unique and engaging visual experiences, across a wide range of creative industries and emerging technologies. <br/><br/>In the first year, you’ll study alongside Games Design BA students, focusing on core principles of games art and design, research skills, and the societal role of games. You’ll develop abilities in concept design, game mechanics, level design, 2D asset creation, 3D modelling, and game engines. By the end of your first year, you’ll have the choice to continue with the Games Art BA or change your specialism to Games Design BA. <br/><br/>In the second and third years, you’ll refine your skills, creating advanced 2D/3D characters and environments while exploring areas like visual effects, virtual reality, and user interface design. Additionally, you’ll explore global audiences, cultural impacts, and inclusivity within gaming. You’ll also investigate industries using games for entertainment and social purposes, such as educational gaming. <br/><br/>Collaboration is central to this course, with opportunities to work on inter-disciplinary projects, critiques and game jams alongside students from Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration and Computer Games Development courses. These activities mirror industry practices, ensuring a professional-level learning experience, where artists and designers work together. <br/><br/>Based at our Harrow Campus, youll work in specialised facilities, including our new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, as well as in our Design, Film and Digital Media studios. <br/><br/>The course fosters confidence and encourages independent thinking, preparing you for roles such as Concept Artist, 3D Environment Artist, Animator, or Technical Artist.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG45
Institution Code
W50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme, to include 4 HL in English. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language grade 4/C, GCSE Maths Pass
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
C,C,C
T Level
T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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