BA Game Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Computer Science, covering game development from asset production pipelines to real-time graphics and effects. Core topics include programming. The course offers two pathway options — Game Art and Game Technical Art — selectable at the end of the first year. An Individual Honours Project serves as the final-year capstone.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall
What students say
Based on about 124 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 16%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Asset Pipeline
- Game Mechanics
- Animation
- Game Design
- Collaborative Practice
- Worldbuilding
- Rigging and Motion Capture
- Computer Graphics
- Dynamics and Effects
- Console Game Development
- Individual Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Art at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BA Game Art at Birmingham City University do next?
78% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Game Art at Birmingham City University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Game Art at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Does BA Game Art at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Game Art at Birmingham City University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.