BA Game Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Game Art, an undergraduate degree focused on digital art, 3D modelling and concept design for the gaming sector. Core topics include Communication & Writing and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional foundation year is available prior to the main course of study. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to Concept Design, Creativity and Context for Games, 3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games, and Drawing for Design. The second year progresses to industry preparation and technical execution via Heading into The Games Industry, Game Art Pipeline, Realising Game Engine Potential, and Character Design. The final year centers on portfolio building and independent research through Professional Portfolio Development and Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (A*-C) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. Submission of a portfolio to be reviewed by the Game Art team required.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Concept Design
- Creativity and Context for Games
- 3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games
- Drawing for Design
- Heading into The Games Industry
- Game Art Pipeline
- Realising Game Engine Potential
- Character Design
- Professional Portfolio Development
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Art at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £37,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Game Art at University of Lancashire?
88% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Game Art at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.