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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewDiscover the power of art in games by studying BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth – two-time winner of TIGA's Best Educational Institution award (2021, 2014).You'll delve into how game assets are created and used by exploring game art and developing your skills across drawing, modelling, animation, texturing, and composition. You can apply that knowledge in many ways, from collaborating with fellow students on live industry projects to working professionally on an optional placement. With our established relationships with acclaimed national and international games companies – including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Stainless, and Climax – you’ll always stay on top of the latest industry standards.By the end of this course, you'll become a versatile games artist ready to transform the games, creative, and tech industries.
Why study BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth?You'll be able to:- Develop traditional art knowledge by learning concepts such as art theory, observational life drawing, high-resolution digital sculpting, digital substance creation and texture painting- Gain skills in 3D art by working with real-time engine-compatible 3D modelling, animation rigging and skinning, and engine special effects – with games engines like Unreal and motion capture technologies- Work with the latest and future technologies in our impressive facilities, including the UK's first ever Centre for Creative Immersive and Extended Reality (CCIXR)- Enhance your teamworking skills by collaborating with other Games students on game projects, including our annual prize-giving University GameJam- Expand your cultural horizons by studying abroad in Europe as part of the Turing Scheme- Wow potential future employers by showcasing your final-year work at our annual Graduate Showcase
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A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
120 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
120-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
120-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Must be accompanied by a relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£17,900 per year
Students from International
£17900 Per year
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