BA (Hons) Games Art and Design at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

Our award-winning TIGA accredited BA (Hons) Games Art and Design has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel creatively and technically. In 2023 the Rookies ranked Norwich University of the Arts in its global top 30 – and placed us 7th for 3D Animation, 20th for Concept Art and Illustration and 29th for Game Design and Development in their global rankings.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Creative Learning (40 credits), Explore and Experiment (80 credits). Year 2 core units: Global Contexts (80 credits), Directions (40 credits). Final Year core units: Research and Preparation (40 credits), Resolution and Career Development (80 credits).

Career pathways

Games Art and Design students have seen much success in their careers and pursuits while studying and beyond. Typical career paths: Environment artist, Prop artist, Character artist, Concept artist, Generalist 2D/3D artist, Visual effects/VFX animation artist, Technical artist, Indie Developer, Game designer, Level editor, Creative/technical sound designer, Project manager, Producer, Community manager, Creative director, QA tester, QA management, Games journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, Norwich University of the Arts will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject. IB Diploma: A minimum of 26 points. Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component. UCAS code WL21 (3 Year), W280 (4 Year); institution code N39.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK (home) full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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