BA Games Art
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BA (Hons) Games Art, a Games Design BA (Hons) degree focused on the creation of digital assets for interactive entertainment. The course culminates in a major project and emphasizes practical studio-based methods that reflect professional production environments. The curriculum begins with foundational studies through modules such as Games Art Pipeline, Digital Character Creation 01, Texturing for Games 01, Digital World Creation 01, and Games Development 01. The second year advances these technical capabilities with Digital World Creation 02, Digital Character Creation 02, Texturing for Games 02, and Games Development 02. The final year concentrates on advanced output and professional preparation through Digital Character Creation 03, Games Development 03, Practical Development Research, and Portfolio and Employability, alongside the Major Project.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Your Level 3 subjects must include at least one creative subject that includes some art and design; for instance, A-level Art and Design or BTEC Extended Diploma in Interactive Media. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English. You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 55%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 83%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Games Art Pipeline
- Digital Character Creation 01
- Texturing for Games 01
- Digital World Creation 01
- Games Development 01
- Texturing for Games 02
- Digital World Creation 02
- Digital Character Creation 02
- Digital Character Creation 03
- Games Development 02
- Portfolio and Employability
- Practical Development Research
- Major Project
- Games Development 03
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Games Art at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Games Art at University of Greater Manchester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Art at University of Greater Manchester?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Games Art at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Games Art at University of Greater Manchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.