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Games Art at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

This hands-on, career-oriented course develops advanced knowledge and skills in digital art, animation and emerging technologies for games. It gives you both a strong technical foundation and practical experience of asset creation while building your understanding of new industries such as spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production. You work on real-life projects, solving complex problems across games development and enhancing your abilities in 2D and 3D digital asset creation so you are well prepared for a range of careers in this rapidly evolving field. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Specialist games, animation and graphics labs with VR technology and high-spec computers
  • Motion-capture and green-screen studios
  • Industry-level software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal Engine and Blender
  • Modern computing labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces in our STEM building
Industry links This course has been developed in close collaboration with industry. You also collaborate on projects with industry partners, providing first-hand experience of how the industry operates and allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts. Your student experience Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation (PTES, 2024). Our computer games and animation courses rank joint 1st in their subject field for academic support (NSS, 2024). Gain first-hand experience of how the industry operates through collaborative projects with industry partners. Study with leading academics who have developed influential projects in the field of games art worldwide. Apply your creativity and craft your own visual environments and characters that captivate players, enhancing their overall gaming experience. Study in an immersive learning environment where you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining invaluable experience and building a robust project portfolio. As well as working on projects with industry partners, you also work collaboratively with students in MA Games Design and other courses. Take the opportunity to publish your games in collaboration with companies like Andrews. Benefit from guest lectures by professionals from leading games art and development companies, gaining valuable industry insights.

Entry requirements

Candidates should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level or equivalent in computer games development, games art, digital arts, computer animation or cognate areas, and English Language as appropriate, e.g. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. International applications will be assessed using UKBA AND University of Bedfordshire policy, check English language requirements at: www.beds.ac.uk/english-language. Candidates with other non-cognate degrees will be asked to show evidence of skills or relevant experience to the subject via a portfolio submission (in the form of digital document). IELTS score: IELTS overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each element. International applications will be assessed using UKBA AND University of Bedfordshire policy, check English language requirements at: www.beds.ac.uk/english-language

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Games Art at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS