Game Art, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This block-taught degree teaches visual art for games, from concept art to 2D and 3D character, prop and environment design, taught by staff with current games industry practice. Students work in a dedicated studio on industry briefs and live briefs and can undertake structured work experience.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Concept Art and World Building and Game art production and collaboration; Year 2 includes Introduction to character design with advanced game engine integration and Game art execution and communication; Year 3 includes Prototype project, Advanced specialisms and Final project and portfolio production.

Career pathways

Graduates work as concept artists, 3D artists, technical artists, VFX artists, UI/UX artists and marketing artists in the games industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (typical offer): 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Submission of a portfolio to be reviewed by the Game Art team required; West African School Certificate English grade C6 is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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