BA (Hons) Games Art and Design at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Join our Games Art and Design degree course and start on your path towards a career in the booming UK video game industry. Designed for ambitious students, this programme focuses on character and environment design, emphasising visual narrative and play. Our inspiring staff will guide you to develop the creativity needed for success in games design.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Visual Communication | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year 1, you will explore the practical and analytical uses for games art and design through a series of projects. Your work will be nurtured and developed through both group and personal tutorials and inspired by a series of lectures from visiting industry professionals. Under the guidance of expert teaching staff, you will immerse yourself in an exciting programme of lectures and workshops, shaping your projects and building your portfolio as you progress through the year. In this module, you will explore historical and contemporary visual communication, culture, design, screen media and entertainment in relation to games art and design. Modules include Cultural Contexts, Introduction to Games Design, Narrative Design, Introduction to Games Art, Advanced Games Art and Design, Global Challenges – Visual Communication, Visual and Concept Development, Virtual Games Studio, Critical and Professional Perspectives, Context and Consolidation.

Career pathways

When you graduate you will be in a position to find work at a games company or confidently create your own games. Potential roles for graduates of this course include: This degree also opens up postgraduate study options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your portfolio. Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course. Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities. A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in computing required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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