Highlights
Tuition fee
9031 USD / year
9031 USD / year
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Tuition fee
9031 USD / year
9031 USD / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Hanoi, Vietnam
Campus location
Hanoi, Vietnam

About

The BA (Hons) Games Art programme at British University Vietnam (BUV) offers a comprehensive education in producing industry-quality and visually pleasing game art. Awarded by the University of Staffordshire, the curriculum offers an understanding of professional game development tools to create prototypes and polished gaming experiences, preparing students for a career in the gaming industry.

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Overview

Programme Highlights

  • A degree to produce professional game artists: The BA (Hons) Games Art programme focuses specifically on how to produce industry quality and visually pleasing games art. Students will finish the programme with an expert understanding of professional game development tools, and be able to rapidly create game prototypes and fully polished gaming experiences.
  • Practical and project-based learning: The best way to learn about game art is by making games. This programme allows students to develop innovative gaming projects for many of their assessments, which leads to rapid growth in their game development abilities.
  • A skill-based curriculum: The aim of this award is to produce graduates who have the specific skills to work in the Games Industry as Game Artists. Throughout their course, students will have the skills to work in multiple areas across the 3D artist spectrum including Environment Art, Character Artist and Vehicle Artist.
  • A collaborative studio environment: To facilitate the development of interpersonal skills, including cooperation and communication; students will work with like-minded people in a modern, well-equipped studio environment that encourages support and collaboration.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, Games Arts students will have the skills and experience from a course designed for success. Graduates will find themselves thriving in a wide range of work environments such as in international and local tech corporations, game companies, or independent or home studios.

They will have the chance to become:

  • Game Artist/ Concept artist/ Level artist/ Character artist/ Environment artist
  • Animator
  • Character Designer
  • or seek opportunities in other interactive media industries like virtual reality, augmented reality, or in film and animation studios.

Programme Structure

Year 1

  • 3D Asset Development
  • 3D Game Props: Pipeline And Production
  • Digital Sculpting And Stylised Assets
  • Level Art And Visual Storytelling
  • Principles Of Textures And Materials
  • Visual Studies For Games

Year 2

  • Junior Collaborative Games Development
  • 3D Character Modelling For Games
  • Art Of Lighting
  • Hard Surface 3D Vehicle Production
  • Modular 3D Game Environments
  • Stylised 3D Character Art

Year 3

  • Games Art And Concepts Live Brief And Employability
  • Games Development Project
  • Senior Collaborative Games Development
  • Advanced Character Art
  • Advanced Environment Art

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hanoi, Vietnam

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Aged 17 or over. One of the following qualifications:
  • Vietnamese High School Diploma and Pathway to Staffordshire University Programme
  • Pass 2 subjects at Advanced GCE (A-Level)
  • An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
  • An award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
  • An award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at 4 points
English Requirements

IELTS (non-UKVI): 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or equivalent

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    9031 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9031 USD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9031 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9031 USD per year during 36 months.
  • Fee estimated based on conversion of 1 USD = 25k VND*, Nov 2024
  • Living costs are 6,400 - 8,500 USD/year

Living costs for Hanoi

10291883 - 14890927 VND /month
Living costs

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

Funding

Scholarships available to all international students outside of Vietnam.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Games Art (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Global Pathfinder’s Scholarship
Merit-based

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British University Vietnam
Hà N, Vietnam
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2025
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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