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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
- Develop technical production skills through the creation of 2D and 3D artwork.- Collaborate in creative projects alongside programmers.- Work with cutting edge tools to produce various game art styles, and work to art limitations for use on different gaming platforms.- Work in partnership with Sony within our commercial games studio, Steel Minions.- Study at the only university in the UK to produce a game on a Sony platform.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.
How you learnAll our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.Throughout this course you will build a professional quality portfolio that is aimed at meeting the requirements of potential employers. The teaching and learning on this course is designed to help you do this.You learn through:- specialist technical workshops- group projects- one-to-one support- live projects- industry visits, field trips and festivals- self-directed and independent study
Applied learningWork placementsIn year three, you have the opportunity to take a one-year paid work placement, which is an excellent way to enhance your graduate employment potential. Games design is a very competitive industry, and there are a limited number of placements available in games companies. You are supported in finding a placement by our experienced Placement and Employability Team who have a large range of employer contacts.
Live projectsYou will have the opportunity to work on commercial opportunities with real-life clients. Previous students have designed game levels and concepts for Pixel Bullies and Sumo Digital, and worked with English Heritage to create a virtual tour of Conisbrough Castle.
Networking opportunitiesDuring your degree you will have access to careers advisers, employability enhancing workshops and networking opportunities including guest speakers and master classes from the creative media industry. We also help you to master social media for networking and making contacts.A number of industry days and events (Game Republic events, Pathways) are also held on campus where you can network with and attend talks and workshops run by creative media industry professionals and organisations.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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UCAS Points : 112 - 120
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BBC-BBB at A Level.DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.Merit overall from a T level Qualification.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
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