BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design at University of Hertfordshire

Programme overview

We’ll teach you the artistic and technical skills needed to work in the games industry. We deliver a mix of teaching methods, from project work to software and art-based workshops and lectures. You’ll be assessed on group and individual project work.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts | Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Sandwich, 4 years | Study mode: full-time (sandwich placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Compulsory modules include Introduction to CG, Applying CG, Creativity, Concept & Story, Animated Thinking, Progressing Games Art, Creative Project, Games Design & Professional Practices, Moving Visions, Pre-Production for Games…

Career pathways

The digital animation programme prepares you for a range of careers within the industry. These include 2D animator, concept artist, 3D animator, 3D generalist, FX technical director, compositor, environment artist, character artist and a huge variety of roles…

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (2026/27): UCAS points: 112–120; A Level: BBC–BBBMandatory subjects: Art & Design; or a creative subject which involves drawing.; BTEC: DMM–DDMRequired subjects: Art & Design, Games Art, Games Art and Animation, Animation, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen), or UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production); Access Course Tariff: Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit.. UCAS code: W281.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (UK fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (international fee) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Sandwich, 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-3d-games-art-and-design

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