BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

Norwich University of the Arts

United Kingdom, Norwich

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Norwich University of the Arts

United Kingdom , Norwich

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W280

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake 13-Sep-2022

BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

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BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

Places on this course are currently available through Clearing. Contact us to discuss your options.

Study games at NUA and you will join a university ranked in the world's top courses by the global games industry veterans behind The Rookies in 2021.

Our BA (Hons) Games Art and Design degree has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel in a constantly evolving industry. The Rookies ranked NUA in its global top 50 "” alongside colleges, studios and universities in New York, Singapore and Paris. NUA was also given the 2021 Education Award for Innovative Teaching by the UK's games industry body, TIGA.

The course is a member of the Sony PlayStation First Academic Partnership Programme and is accredited by ScreenSkills and industry body TIGA.

Study games at NUA and you will join a university ranked in the world's top courses by the global games industry veterans behind The Rookies in 2021.

Versatile skills

Graduates from our BA (Hons) Games Art and Design course have gone on to work on major titles, from Forza Horizon 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2, to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Sea of Thieves.

You will design and create characters, props, environments and vehicles using 2D and 3D content creation software for a range of platforms, including console, web, mobile, computer, augmented and virtual reality.

Joining the NUA Games community enables interaction and collaboration with peers on our sister course, BSc (Hons) Games Development, as you pursue your area of specialism in Concept Art or Asset Production.

You will follow in the footsteps of:

BAFTA-winning games designers
The V&A's first Games Designer in Residence
Dare to Be Digital finalists.

Our graduates have gone on to become employees at Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Foundry 42, Rebellion, Crytek, Frontier Developments, Splash Damage, Ubisoft, and many more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Year 1 entry

Use the tabs below to find the Year 1 entry requirements for your country qualification. If you do not see your country listed please contact the International Office directly.

Year 0 entry

Most undergraduate degrees at NUA offer a Year 0 (four year degree) option. Find out more about Year 0.

The Year 0 option has lower academic requirements to the typical three year degrees. If you would like to discuss the entry requirements for Year 0 entry please contact the International Office.

Career

Games Designer
Concept Artist
2D Artist
3D Artist
Animator
Lead Artist Level Editor
Project Manager

Producer
Community Manager
Creative Director
External Producer
QA Tester
Sales Manager

You'll also get specialist creative careers advice from our team in the Ideas Factory^NUA to help support you as you plan your career.

Accredited by:

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

This course is accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

How to Apply

Undergraduate degree courses

When to apply

Applications for both 2022 and 2023 entry are currently open. If you are interested in 2022 entry then we would recommend applying as soon as possible to meet accommodation deadlines.

How to apply

Undergraduate applicants typically submit their applications via The Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS). You can also apply directly using the below form.

The application will include your personal details, academic achievements, a formal statement and one academic reference.

Apply via UCAS

Once you have accepted your offer you will be eligible to apply for scholarships and housing. We will also send you visa guidance and more information to help you prepare to move to the UK.