28Feb
UndergraduateSheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course Summary
- Learn industry-standard tools and advanced techniques in state-of-the-art studios.
- Apply them to various game art skills, from character design to environmental art.
- Explore diverse game art styles on leading gaming platforms, including PlayStation.
- Engage with games developers and our commercial games studio, Steel Minions.
- Collaborate with game designers and programmers on cutting-edge projects.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Digital-media/BA-Honours-Game-Art/Full-time/
Additional entry requirements
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Digital-media/BA-Honours-Game-Art/Full-time/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18000 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | 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
Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2026/27 is £9,790 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year). These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations.
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year).
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB