BA Games Design and Art at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Unlock your creative potential and refine your game-making skills with a combination of hands-on practice and theory on our games design and art degree. a research-led approach to game making and play with ideas and concepts. You’ll also be encouraged to express your own game ideas and work on projects related to your own approaches, background, and areas of interest.

What you will study

Year 1 is where you get curious and learn the skills needed to generate innovative game ideas through experimentation and exploration. You’ll develop your theoretical understanding and practical application through various hands-on activities. You’ll be assessed at the end of the year.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including games studios, production companies, advertising and broadcasting, creative agencies, pr and communication, education, software developers. Careers directly related to the course include games designer, multimedia programmer, games developer, concept artist, multimedia specialist, technical artist, advertising art director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value. A portfolio is also required and will be requested after an offer has been made. IB: Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value. A portfolio is also required and will be requested after an offer has been made. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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