Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Games Art in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,000
(c. USD26,655.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Designing visuals for games is a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision that significantly shapes a game's aesthetics and player experience. As a game artist, you'll craft immersive digital environments, bring characters to life through animation, and design stunning visual effects in one of the most dynamic fields within the creative sector. Our BA (Hons) Games Art program combines fundamental skills with industry insights to prepare you for a successful career in gaming. While focusing on specialized game art techniques, studying at SODA allows you to collaborate with peers from diverse creative disciplines including photography, animation, sound design, and computing - mirroring the interdisciplinary teamwork crucial in today's digital landscape. Beyond its creative atmosphere, SODA boasts cutting-edge facilities designed to help you master professional tools and technologies. Manchester serves as an ideal backdrop for your studies, with its thriving media sector and gaming heritage spanning from Ocean Software in the 1980s to contemporary studios like TT Games. The city hosts leading digital agencies specializing in CGI, VFX, and VR/AR, along with major media organizations including the BBC's digital and gaming divisions. For aspiring game artists, Manchester offers both an inspiring student experience and exceptional career opportunities in the industry. Career outlook Graduates develop the creative abilities and technical proficiency needed to excel in the expanding global games industry and related creative fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
104-112
UCAS tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. 
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. 
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points; TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.
Tuition
GBP
20,000