Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Computer Games Art (with Foundation Year) 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. USD22,393.03)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 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 environments. 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-standard tools like Unity 3D.
ARU stands out as the 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 January 2024 games map).
Our Computer Games Art program enhances your career potential through real-world projects and insights from tech leaders like Sony, Jagex, and Frontier. You'll participate in game jams, industry events, conferences, and our signature Gamebridge festival. At Gamebridge, students nationwide engage with industry professionals through talks, portfolio reviews, and networking opportunities with studios like Frontier and Jagex, while showcasing their creative work.
Customizable course modules let you delve into various digital art specialties, ensuring career adaptability. The TIGA accreditation serves as a mark of quality for prospective employers. ARU provides continuous support for securing game art placements, including an optional placement year. Recent students have gained valuable experience through internships at top companies like ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier, and Just Flight.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Tuition
GBP
16,700