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University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: GH46
Games Art
University of Greater ManchesterBolton, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BA (Hons) Games Art at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Seeking to turn your artistic vision into breathtaking game environments and striking characters? Our BA (Hons) Games Art degree offers highly practical tuition designed to develop your skills in digital asset creation for games development, focusing on 3D modelling, texturing and lighting so you can learn to crea... International tuition fees are £17,500 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 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
3D Modelling Fundamentals
Character Design and Creation
Environment Art and World Building
Digital Texturing and Materials
Lighting and Rendering Techniques
Games Engine Integration
Professional Portfolio Development
Industry Project and Collaboration
UCAS Code:GH46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 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
70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
96%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
99%Assessment and feedback
99%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
89%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Greater Manchester
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