BA Computer Games Art

The BA Computer Games Art at the University of Portsmouth is a three-year programme designed to master the technical skills required to create assets for video games. The programme covers key areas, including art theory, observational drawing, digital sculpting, texture painting, 3D modelling, rigging, and animation to produce artists ready for the games and wider creative industries.

Learning takes place in high-specification facilities, such as the UK's first Centre for Creative Immersive and Extended Reality (CCIXR). Students will collaborate with peers from other game courses and make use of industry-standard game engines such as Unreal and motion capture technologies in project work. Assessment involves practical assignments and the creation of a professional portfolio.

The University of Portsmouth is a highly regarded institution that offers excellent teaching standards and a welcoming environment for students. The university is recognised for research and state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist laboratories and creative spaces used by industry professionals. The institution also offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Accounting, Engineering, Law, Healthcare, Business, Architecture, and the Arts.

To be considered for this course, applicants must present a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying and any other information related to their academic history. A relevant academic reference or letter from an employer is also required. They can also include their CVs in the application to highlight relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have 120–128 UCAS points from A-levels at ABB to BBB, merit grades in T-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM, or an International Baccalaureate with 24 points. 

• Other international equivalent qualifications are also considered.

 English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

• An equivalent of PTE and TOEFL can also be considered.

Interested international students will pay an annual tuition fee of  £17,900 to study the BA Computer Games Art in the University of Portsmouth.

The University of Portsmouth provides several scholarships, bursaries and merit-based awards for both UK and international students. One such is the University of Portsmouth Bursary, which provides £500 per year for eligible English undergraduates with a household income below £25,000 or the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which offers a reduction of up to £5,000 in the first year of study.

Graduates of the BA Computer Games Art from the University of Portsmouth can work as:

• Concept Artists

• 3D Modeller/Creators

• Texture Artists

• Technical Artists

• Environmental Designers

• Architectural Visualisers

International students can apply through UCAS or directly to the University using their online application form. You can speak to one of our experienced advisors for further assistance.