UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BA (Hons) 3D Game Art and Design degree is for creative and ambitious students who want to turn their passion for games art and game design into a career. This industry-focused course provides practical training in the artistic and technical skills needed to create game worlds, characters and interactive experiences. Whether you aim to become a character artist, environment artist, animator, technical artist or indie developer, the degree prepares you for work in the growing games industry. You will work with professional software including Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Photoshop. Through structured modules, you develop skills in 3D modelling, sculpting, texturing, animation, world-building, visual scripting and real-time rendering, reflecting real studio pipelines. At Level 4, you build a strong foundation in design, visual communication, modelling, texturing and animation, while exploring gameplay and level design. Level 5 allows you to refine your interests through specialist areas such as character creation, environment art, technical art and advanced animation, alongside a self-directed project that helps shape your portfolio. In Level 6, you specialise further, focusing on professional development and producing a polished final project aligned with industry standards. Throughout the course, you learn through hands-on workshops, studio-style teaching, feedback and collaborative projects, supported by industry engagement, guest speakers and portfolio reviews. Graduates leave with a strong portfolio, knowledge of industry workflows and the confidence to pursue roles such as concept artist, character artist, environment artist, animator, technical artist, level designer, 3D generalist or indie game creator.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- I620
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- City Campus Manchester
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applicants applying for entry beyond year 1 will be subject to the Record of Prior Learning (RPL) process to assess suitability.
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants from outside the specific subject area may be asked to submit a portfolio or attend an interview demonstrating their suitability for the programme. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who may not hold a qualification, that can demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity, will be considered and may be invited to interview.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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.
Provider information
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH