Games Art MA
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This hands-on, career-oriented course develops advanced knowledge and skills in digital art, animation and emerging technologies for games. It gives you both a strong technical foundation and practical experience of asset creation while building your understanding of new industries such as spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production. You work on real-life projects, solving complex problems across games development and enhancing your abilities in 2D and 3D digital asset creation so you are well prepared for a range of careers in this rapidly evolving field.
This course has been developed in close collaboration with industry. You also collaborate on projects with industry partners, providing first-hand experience of how the industry operates and allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts. Apply your creativity and craft your own visual environments and characters that captivate players, enhancing their overall gaming experience.
Study in an immersive learning environment where you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining invaluable experience and building a robust project portfolio. Benefit from the personalised guidance and industry insights of leading academics who have developed influential projects in games art worldwide.
Key highlights
- Advanced digital art, animation and emerging technologies for games
- Covers spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production
- 2D and 3D digital asset creation through real-life projects
- Collaborative projects with industry partners in real-world contexts
- Course developed in close collaboration with industry
- Build a robust project portfolio of environments and characters
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- 3D artist
- Environment artist
- Character artist
- Games animator
- Concept artist
- Virtual production artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 per year
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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