BA Game Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, specialising in Game Art. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year with shared study alongside other art and media students. An Honours Project in the final year enables students to devise and present an integrated project.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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 Specialisms
- Specialisms
- 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.