BA (HONS) Computer Games Art

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

You’ll show your progress through a combination of written and practical work.

Core modules

• Game Concepts and Analysis
• Digital Sculpting for Games
• Game Art Creation
   

Year 2
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

You’ll show your progress through a combination of written and practical work.

Core modules

• Collaborative Games Development
• Specialised Practice in Games Art
• Creative Development in Games
• Ruskin Module
   

Year 3
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment
You’ll show your progress through a combination of written and practical work.

Core modules

• Studio Practice for Games
• Major Project for Games

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications), including Art, Design or Media subjects.
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
• You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.

Notes
A maximum of 24 UCAS Tariff points may come from AS Level (or equivalent).

Alternatives
 

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
• Important additional notes
• Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£15,000

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

81% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, rising to 88% for core games production roles in art or programming.

The skills and knowledge you acquire on our Computer Games Art degree course will not only help you to land a career in the gaming industry but also equip you with in-demand skills across other sectors, including film and television production, marketing, and web design.

Through work-based projects, internships and placements, students are can get hands-on practical opportunities. In recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and continue your Computer Games Art studies with our MA Computer Games Development (Art). Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.