Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Computer Games Art in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
|
Cambridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,700
(c. USD22,470.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Recognized by TIGA, our Computer Games Art program equips you with artistic abilities tailored for the dynamic gaming sector. You'll master essential 3D game development techniques like modeling, texturing, and animation to craft immersive characters and worlds. Throughout the course, you'll explore how visual research, creative exploration, and technical growth can launch your career as a game artist. The curriculum teaches design planning through concept art before realizing your visions with industry tools like Unity 3D.
ARU stands out as a premier destination for Computer Games Art education. The East of England boasts nearly 200 gaming firms, with Cambridge alone hosting 26 studios including industry leaders Jagex, Frontier Developments, and Ninja Theory (source: ukie.org.uk's 2024 games map).
Our Computer Games Art program enhances your career potential through real-world projects and insights from tech leaders like Sony and Frontier. You'll participate in game jams, industry events, and our signature Gamebridge festival - where students nationwide showcase work, attend expert talks, and network with studios including Frontier and Jagex while receiving personalized portfolio feedback.
Customizable modules let you delve into various digital art specialties, ensuring career adaptability. The TIGA-accredited program provides an excellence credential for employers. ARU offers continuous support securing game art placements, including optional year-long opportunities. Recent students have gained experience with industry giants like ARM, Sony, Frontier, and Just Flight.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications), including Art, Design or Media subjects.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.
A maximum of 24 UCAS Tariff points may come from AS Level (or equivalent).
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.
A maximum of 24 UCAS Tariff points may come from AS Level (or equivalent).
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
16,700