23Nov
UndergraduateTeesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
International students: This course is not available for international applicants requiring a Student Visa. Location: This Teesside University award is delivered at our London Here East campus, part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Start dates: Apply now for September 2025, November 2025 or January 2026 - visit www.tees.ac.uk/london/studentlife for details. Course overview: This one year Certificate of Higher Education is ideal if you want to experience the benefits of university-level education before committing to study a full degree. We support you all the way - maybe you've been out of education for a while, didn't get the grades first time round or want to retrain in a new field. We encourage you to combine your artistic skills with cutting-edge creative technology to bring your passion for computer games to life. You learn by doing, under the guidance of professionals and industry-experienced tutors, alongside fellow students who share your passion for this field. Networking opportunities include Animex, our annual high-profile international animation and games festival. After the course: Graduates may go on to work as artists, level designers, 3D modellers and texture artists at a range of games companies. You also develop skills for a career in digital media - typically in film, TV, advertising and multimedia - through to architectural and product visualisation.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).
Assessment method
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).
How to apply
29Jan
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 - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
In addition to academic entry requirements, you must also provide a portfolio if you haven’t previously studied art, design, drawing, animation, games art or games design. Your portfolio should demonstrate fundamental drawing skills such as life drawing and observational drawing, and show your creativity through your own design ideas.
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/london. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
Provider information
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX