BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
Arts University BournemouthBournemouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
BA (Hons) Games Art and Design creates innovative gaming perspectives. On this course, you'll conceptualise and develop your own computer games while gaining a valuable knowledge of key skills and the industry at large. Artwork: Beno Raistrick (2025)
Key highlights
- Conceptualise and develop your own original computer games
- Build key practical skills used in games art and design
- Gain valuable knowledge of the wider games industry
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — We're looking for between 104 and 120 UCAS Tariff points.
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Level 3 Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …Foundation Diploma with a Pass BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction* T Level with a minimum grade of Merit BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit RSL/UAL Diploma - must be combined with other Level 3…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to achieve overall 112-120 UCAS Tariff points RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels - equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points…
Scholarships
British National Overseas (BNO Visa)
Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course
British National Residing Overseas
Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course
International Early Payment Fee Waiver
International Early Payment Fee Waiver for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes: £1,500 p.a.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
International Undergraduate Scholarship: up to £5,000.
Summer School to Foundation Studies Progression Bursary
The Summer School and Study Abroad progression award of £2,000.
Up to £2,000Undergraduate Progression Bursary
Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £3,000 per annum
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Games artist
- Concept artist
- Game designer
- 3D environment artist
- Character artist
- Technical artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,950 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 Arts University Bournemouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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