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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W281

Games Art & Design

University of Brighton
Brighton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Brighton, the BA (Hons) Games Art & Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A Brighton Games Art and Design degree prepares you for creative roles in the video game and digital media industries – from concept art and character design to narrative storytelling and VFX. Art and Design at Brighton is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with professional clients. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Concept Art and Character Design
3D Asset Creation and Modelling
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Game Mechanics and Interactive Design
Narrative Design and Storytelling
Digital Culture and Games Theory
Production Pipeline and Professional Practice
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:W281
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Brighton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£23,500£27,500
5 years£22,500£29,000£36,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Brighton

University of Brighton offers Games Art & Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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