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Games Art

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Explore the technical, artistic and industry skills you’ll need to become a game artist. Through practical projects that can be tailored to your artistic style, you’ll be encouraged to think creatively and collaboratively, equipping you with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern creative industries. You’ll join an inclusive community of students and expert staff on a programme that emphasises diversity, encouraging critical analysis of games and production practices, and creating socially conscious practitioners.

BA (Hons) Games Art has been designed to ensure direct relevance to current industry games art roles. With modules that embed technical and conceptual approaches to the production of art for games, you’ll develop your skills in concept art, 2D and 3D art production, and storytelling, all valuable skills for employment in the game industry.

You’ll be based in the School of Digital Arts (SODA) with access to advanced technologies in our state-of-the-art studios including VR/AR labs, virtual production and motion capture studios, and the University’s award-winning 3D printing facility. You’ll also benefit from the professional connections our academics bring to the course. National and international guest speakers, networking events and industry partnerships will connect you to gaming, animation, and digital arts professionals, providing valuable industry insights and network-building opportunities for your future career.

This course is available with the option of a foundation year.

Features and Benefits

  • You will be part of SODA, a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.

  • Gain the knowledge, skills and expertise to enter the games industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the digital and creative sector in the UK and globally.

  • Develop your skills as a 2D and 3D games artist through developing your creativity and drawing from the rich community of SODA.

  • Develop your confidence and knowledge of the industry by meeting and working with professionals in the field of games art and beyond.

  • You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding— check out the latest happenings on our news page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
WGA1
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
WGA1
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

A level - BCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff Points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

T Level - M

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
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Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Manchester Metropolitan University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
ABB Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

85% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

75 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-animation/september-2026#fees

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