BSc Games Art
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Games Art, a computer games and animation degree focused on visual asset creation, 3D design, and interactive media development. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a final-year Individual Research Project and an Advanced Group Project where students work in multidisciplinary teams. The first year establishes core visual and technical abilities through Games Production, Creative Skills for Design, Introduction to 3D Modelling, and Introduction to Games Art. The second year expands into specialized asset creation and evaluation with 3D Animations for Games, Experimental Games, Professional Awareness, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, User Testing, and Digital Painting. The final year centres on self-directed study and professional preparation through the Individual Research Project, Advanced Group Project, and Personal Portfolio. Optional modules allow students to focus on areas such as Advanced Concepts in Gaming, Indie Game Development, 3D Character Development, and Concept Art.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 50%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Games Production
- Creative Skills for Design
- Introduction to 3D Modelling
- Introduction to Games Art
- 3D Animations for Games
- Experimental Games
- Professional Awareness
- Digital Sculpting
- Environment Art
- User Testing
- Digital Painting
- Individual Research Project
- Advanced Group Project
- Personal Portfolio
- Advanced Concepts in Gaming
- Indie Game Development
- 3D Character Development
- Concept Art
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Art at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Art at University of Gloucestershire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Art at University of Gloucestershire?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Art at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Games Art at University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.