BA (Hons) Games Art at University of Westminster

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Games Art provides the creative and technical skills to produce game visuals, including concept art, 2D asset creation, 3D modelling and game engines. First-year modules are shared with Games Design BA, and students can switch specialism by the end of the first semester. Later years cover advanced 2D/3D characters and environments, extended reality (AR/VR), visual effects and user interface design.

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

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Concept Art, Game Engines and Mechanics, Props and Environment Art, Game Concepts and Analysis, Coding for Creatives, Drawing Explorations and Typography as Image, with Beautiful 3D Worlds and Collaborative Game Development in later study.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to become games artists across creative industries and emerging technologies; industry speakers, mentors and one-to-one careers advice support students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A levels CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 96 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme (IB Career-related Programme considered case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Diploma DD; Access to HE 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4/C (IB grade 4 Higher level) and GCSE Maths pass (IB pass) are also required. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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