BA Games Development
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.
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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.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
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
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Development at Bath Spa University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Games Development at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Games Development at Bath Spa University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.