BA (Hons) Games Art
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Features and benefits
Be part of SODA
A £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.
Forge your path
Gain the knowledge, skills and expertise to enter the games industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the digital and creative sector in the UK and globally.
Specialist facilities
You will work with high-end equipment and have access to industry-standard facilities.
Hone your craft
Develop your skills as a games artist through developing your creativity and drawing from the rich community of SODA.
Industry connections
Develop your confidence and knowledge of the industry by meeting and working with professionals in the field of games art and beyond.
SODA community
You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding — check out the latest happenings on our news page.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
3D Art for Games
Concept Art and Design for Games
Experimental Game Art
Animation for Games
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Games Art is part of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- WGA1
Institution code:
- M40
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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