36 monthsProgramme duration
17,085 GBPTuition Fee/year
10 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
With our Games Art degree, you will be able to get to grips with everything from environment and character creation to props, vehicle and weapon design.
If you want to create the amazing visual elements that are seen in games, our Games Art degree will provide you with the skills you need for a career as a 3D artist.
Throughout the course, you will study 3D modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, observational drawing and character design. You will also learn how to art direct your work as you apply the fundamentals of Art and Design theory to your coursework and skill development. Developing your own artistic workflow in the creation of your career portfolio is highly encouraged and supported during your study.
During your second and third years we provide you with the opportunity to choose from career specialisms within different pathways of study. This helps you to create a curated portfolio ready for the industry.
You can choose to specialise in the following pathways:
Character Art:
Environment Art:
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Games Art
If you want to create the amazing visual elements that are seen in games, our Games Art degree will provide you with the skills you need for a career as a 3D artist.
Throughout the course, you will study 3D modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, observational drawing and character design. You will also learn how to art direct your work as you apply the fundamentals of Art and Design theory to your coursework and skill development. Developing your own artistic workflow in the creation of your career portfolio is highly encouraged and supported during your study.
During your second and third years we provide you with the opportunity to choose from career specialisms within different pathways of study. This helps you to create a curated portfolio ready for the industry.
You can choose to specialise in the following pathways:
Character Art:
- Specialise in creating fantastic game ready creatures and characters using ZBrush and Marvelous Designer.
Environment Art:
- Specialise in world building and crafting detailed environments that immerse the player using the Autodesk creative suite, ZBrush, Substance, Houdini, Speed Tree and the Unreal Engine
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Games Art
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
With our Games Art degree, you will be able to get to grips with everything from environment and character creation to props, vehicle and weapon design.
If you want to create the amazing visual elements that are seen in games, our Games Art degree will provide you with the skills you need for a career as a 3D artist.
Throughout the course, you will study 3D modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, observational drawing and character design. You will also learn how to art direct your work as you apply the fundamentals of Art and Design theory to your coursework and skill development. Developing your own artistic workflow in the creation of your career portfolio is highly encouraged and supported during your study.
During your second and third years we provide you with the opportunity to choose from career specialisms within different pathways of study. This helps you to create a curated portfolio ready for the industry.
You can choose to specialise in the following pathways:
Character Art:
Environment Art:
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Games Art
If you want to create the amazing visual elements that are seen in games, our Games Art degree will provide you with the skills you need for a career as a 3D artist.
Throughout the course, you will study 3D modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, observational drawing and character design. You will also learn how to art direct your work as you apply the fundamentals of Art and Design theory to your coursework and skill development. Developing your own artistic workflow in the creation of your career portfolio is highly encouraged and supported during your study.
During your second and third years we provide you with the opportunity to choose from career specialisms within different pathways of study. This helps you to create a curated portfolio ready for the industry.
You can choose to specialise in the following pathways:
Character Art:
- Specialise in creating fantastic game ready creatures and characters using ZBrush and Marvelous Designer.
Environment Art:
- Specialise in world building and crafting detailed environments that immerse the player using the Autodesk creative suite, ZBrush, Substance, Houdini, Speed Tree and the Unreal Engine
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Games Art
Admission Requirements
112+
85+
6+
23+
28+
59+
10 Jul 2026
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,085 GBP
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