BA Games Development
Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Game Art. This programme covers artistic, technical, and production aspects of game development, including 2D and 3D art, narrative design, sound for games, immersive audio, serious games, and extended realities. Students participate in game jams and studio pre-production projects, and can undertake a Professional Placement Year to gain industry experience and build a diverse portfolio of games and playful experiences.
Modules
- Rules of Play
- CodeLab I
- 2D Game Art
- Sound for Games
- Critical Play
- Game Jam
- Indie Game Design
- Narrative Design and Gameplay
- 3D: Environments
- Extended Realities
- Tangible Games
- Playful Media
- 3D: Characters
- Immersive Audio
- Professional Placement Year
- Industry Ready
- Games Studio Pre-Production
- Serious Games
- (Re)viewing Games
- Games Studio
- Web Games