Game Art

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the BA Game Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On this Game Art degree, you can learn to create 2D art, 3D models, textures, animations, and visual assets for modern game engines. You will also look at important topics such as ethical and sustainable design, and how AI tools can be used responsibly in creative workflows. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE: GRADUATE READY FOR THE WORLD OF WORK: Become a flexible, industry-ready game artist or animator— suited to both indie and AAA studios. GAMES@DERBY: Join our Games@Derby community, where artists, designers, and programmers work together just like real game development teams. International tuition fees are £16,900 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 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown for 2026/27 academic year

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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

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