Games Arts (with Professional Practice Year)
University for the Creative ArtsGames Arts (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University for the Creative Arts, based in Farnham, taught full-time with year in industry over 4 years. 79% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £21,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
32 - 168 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
78.84%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Is your imagination bursting with concepts for new worlds and characters? Then our practice-based BA (Hons) Games Arts degree course at UCA Farnham could be for you.
This course, which is accredited by The Rookies, focuses on workflows for 2D concept and 3D art for video games. You’ll develop skills in 3D modelling and texturing and connect them with your drawing skills to create pro-level games assets, like characters, environments and props which make your favourite games come to life.
You’ll develop your skills using world-class facilities, with high-end hardware, plus the latest software and games engines.
You’ll also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with students on our other games courses and make the most of our exceptional industry links to brands like Rebellion, SEGA, Creative Assembly, and Supermassive Games.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch a career in the industry, whether in the UK or abroad.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Animation (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Games Animation (with Professional Practice Year)
- BSc (Hons) Games Development (with Professional Practice Year)
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time with year in industry
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Farnham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £21,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ