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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W281

Computer Games Art

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving games industry including sculpting, modelling, texturing, characters and environments. Discover how to use visual research, creative experimentation and technical development to forge a career as a computer games artist. You’ll learn how to move from concept to game-ready assets, bringing your work to life using industry-leading software including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush and the Adobe Substance Painter. Our course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the gaming industry in the UK. International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

3D Modelling Fundamentals
Character Art and Rigging
Environment Design and Creation
Digital Sculpting and Asset Development
Texturing and Material Implementation
Concept Art and Visual Research
Game Engine Integration and Optimisation
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W281
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£14,500£22,000£27,500
5 years£21,000£28,500£36,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Computer Games Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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