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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W282

Games Design

University of Cumbria
Carlisle, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
43%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Games Design at University of Cumbria. Based in Carlisle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic, ever-evolving multi-billion-pound gaming industry. Here, you'll develop both creative and technical skills to become a successful game artist, prepared to shape the future of video games. Immerse yourself in the art and design of video games as you learn foundational game art principles alongside traditional art techniques. International tuition fees are £16,000 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 a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Drawing and concept art
Character design
Environment design
3D modelling
Texturing
Level design
Game theory
UCAS Code:W282
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points102

🗣️ 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

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

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 — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£13,000£17,000£21,000
5 years£18,000£22,000£25,000

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 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
40%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
43%
Learning opportunities
51%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
68%
Organisation and management
45%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
52%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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