University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
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Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Phone:01772 892400
Course summary
Do you dream of joining the thriving games industry? Unleash your creativity with our industry-focused Game Art course. Our experts will help you develop skills in traditional, digital and 3D art.
You’ll create game-ready assets, characters and environments. You'll work with digital and 3D artists including lecturers from a multi-award-winning studio.
Our Game Art degree is set in a dynamic and friendly studio environment, where you'll develop skills and explore your creative voice. We’ll encourage you to learn and think creatively while focusing on all aspects of visual design for games.
Learn from our team of industry practitioners and artists from the independent studio, White Paper Games. Having access to a wealth of experience at all levels will help you transition from your degree into the games industry.
Based in a dedicated studio, working on industry-focused briefs to real deadlines. Throughout you’ll express your own creative ideas through your project work. As you progress, undertake live briefs linked to games artists, and gain work experience in the games industry during your studies.
Why study with us
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You’ll develop a rich portfolio of artwork that will give you a huge advantage in the fast-paced and highly competitive games industry.
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The Unreal Engine Team are official academic partners of the University and the Game Art course.
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This is an industry-led, industry-focused course created and taught by current professionals using cutting-edge software and techniques.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WG25
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WG25
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
96 pointsA level
96 points at A2.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMMAccess to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points from Level 3 credits.
Scottish Higher
96 UCAS points from Scottish Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass including 96 points from Higher Level Subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS points from Higher Level Irish Leaving Certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
T Level
Pass (C and above)English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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