BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

1st in the UK for animation and game design (Guardian University Guide, 2026) Winner of Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise award (TIGA, 2024) Gold Academic Partner with Unreal Engine (Unreal Academic Partnership, 2025) The next big game has your name on it You dream of being a key player in the video game industry. You may want to work for companies like Epic Games, Nintendo or Sony. Perhaps you want to work on triple A games like Fortnite, Sea of Thieves and Assassin’s Creed, just like some of our graduates?

You may not be sure yet where you want to end up, but one thing’s for certain. You love gaming. You crave adventure.

Gaming allows you to escape to another realm. It’s a place where you can be different. Where you can connect with people just like you.

Nothing els

Key highlights

Ranked 1st in the UK for animation and game design (Guardian 2026)
Gold Academic Partner with Unreal Engine (2025)
Graduate won TIGA Outstanding Graduate of the Year award in 2024
Graduates have worked on triple A titles like Fortnite and Sea of Thieves
Sandwich option adds a year of industry experience

Entry requirements

GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics

Scholarships

Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000
Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000
Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000
The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000
The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

3D Artist
Environment Artist
Character Artist
Technical Artist
Game Designer
Level Designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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