BA Games Art
About this course
BA (Hons) Games Art is an undergraduate arts degree centred on creative and technical practices within computer games and animation. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can also undertake an optional placement year through the Diploma in Professional Studies. The first year introduces foundational principles through modules such as Introduction to Games Art, Principles of Games Art, Games Art Pipeline, and Informed Critical Practice. The second year expands into collaborative and applied methodologies with Professional Practice, Visual Immersion, Exploratory Practice, and Critical Creative Practice. The final year culminates in advanced independent work supported by the Final Major Project, Practice-Based Research Project, and Professional Futures.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 96 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at Grade C or above Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Merit, Merit, Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma Merit in UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 2 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 57%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 61%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Games Art
- Principles of Games Art
- Games Art Pipeline
- Informed Critical Practice
- Professional Practice
- Visual Immersion
- Exploratory Practice
- Critical Creative Practice
- Final Major Project
- Practice-Based Research Project
- Professional Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Games Art at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Art at University of the Arts London?
57% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Games Art at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BA Games Art at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Games Art at University of the Arts London?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.