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BA (Hons) Game Art
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Lancashire
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Game Art course at University Campus Oldham offers a dynamic and industry-focused route for aspiring creatives keen to enter the world of game art, concept art and beyond. Delivered in partnership with the University of Lancashire, our programme is tailored to provide you with the creative, technical, and professional skills needed for a successful career.
Why Study Game Art at UCO?
Our newly equipped studios feature high-spec PCs, 3D printers, and 3D scanners, ensuring you have access to the latest hardware and software used in the creative industries.
Situated in Oldham, UCO is ideally placed to connect you with Greater Manchester’s thriving creative sector, including opportunities in gaming, AI, VR, film and TV, animation, digital media, advertising, and architecture.
With our smaller group sizes, you benefit from more personalised teaching and direct contact with experienced tutors, allowing you to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Modules
Year 1
Introduction to Concept Design: Learn and practice a variety of creative concept art skills
Creativity and Context for Games: Discover more about the industry and how to apply best practice to your own work
3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games: Develop professional techniques in 3D modelling and digital art for games
Drawing for Design: Develop a range of traditional visual communication skills to inform your approaches to game art
Year 2
Heading into the Games Industry: Research and apply the skills required for entry into the games and wider digital creative industry
Game Art Pipeline: Further develop your skills in 3D modelling digital techniques and rendering processes, including workflow methodology
Realising Game Engine Potential: Develop your knowledge of contemporary game engine capabilities
Character Design: Develop skills to design characters using appropriate digital technologies.
Year 3
Professional Portfolio Development: Produce a body of work that showcases your skills and abilities, aligning it with industry practice and expectations
Honours Project: Define a challenging project that targets the skills required for your chosen career pathway.
Assessment method
All modules are assessed on practical and written coursework performance – there are no exams. An example would be a body of work as evidence, demonstrating your skills in research, ideation, development and production of final creative outcomes. Work will also including formative critical comments and summative reflections.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- GA26
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- GA26
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Entry onto the BA (Hons) Game Art course will be via a successful portfolio interview and relevant design qualifications; either a BTEC National Diploma, A Levels or an equivalent qualification in a relevant area.
Students are also accepted who have appropriate non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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