Overview

Video games are evolving and growing across all devices, making it an exciting time to study and work in the industry. The UK consumer games market was worth a record £7.82bn in 2023 (source Ukie, 2024). Games tools and skills can also be applied to lots of other industries, including VFX, virtual production, architecture, real-time immersive media (theme parks and entertainment) or even the medical and engineering professions. The opportunities are endless.

The Art of Video Games (Hons) course is offered by Escape Studios.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with a degree and a killer portfolio put together with advice from tutors and industry professionals. Ready to apply to your first job in the industry!

Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:

Game Artist

Environment Artist

Prop Artist

Material Artist

FX Artist

Level Artist

Lighting Artist

Foliage Artist

Technical Artist

Visualisation Artist

Real-Time Generalist

Real-Time Generalist in Virtual Production

Real-Time FX Artist

Real-Time Cinematic Artist

Unreal Engine Artist

Producer

Programme Structure

Courses include

Creative - craft

Creative - project

Computer animation

Video game art

Compositing for VFX

3D for VFX

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

330 alternative credits

MArt - 450 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK students

GCSE English at grade 4/C or equivalent

80-120 UCAS points (or equivalent), plus a portfolio. Conditional offers are based on individuals' predicted grades up to a maximum of 120 UCAS points.

International students (non-UK)

We welcome applications from qualified candidates all over the world.

Undergraduate applicants will usually need good high school grades and an undergraduate portfolio.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17995 GBP / year

≈ 17995 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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