Computer Games Modelling and Animation BA (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Learn to produce art-related assets for computer games. You’ll develop core skills and industry-standard practice in modelling, texturing and animation. You can also choose to take a year in industry.KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:RANKINGS: Our Computer Science and Information Systems subject area is ranked Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (The Guardian University Guide 2022)SKILL SET: You’ll learn to work with a core set of tools: Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush and Unreal® Engine ...Read more

Learn to produce art-related assets for computer games. You’ll develop core skills and industry-standard practice in modelling, texturing and animation. You can also choose to take a year in industry.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

RANKINGS: Our Computer Science and Information Systems subject area is ranked Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching (The Guardian University Guide 2022)

SKILL SET: You’ll learn to work with a core set of tools: Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush and Unreal® Engine 4

CREATIVITY: You will create game content in teams and also work with students from the Computer Games Programming degree - working collaboratively like this is what happens in the industry, so it’s good preparation.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES: We encourage you to enter competitions and showcase your work at our annual Games Expo, which attracts leading UK gaming companies. To give yourself the edge, choose to take the year in industry too

HOW YOU WILL LEARN: There’s a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. You’ll also hear regular talks from industry experts and have the opportunity to do work for genuine clients.

YOUR CAREER: The computer games industry is one of the largest and fastest growing entertainment industries in the world so your employment prospects should be good. You will graduate from Computer Games Modelling and Animation with the skills to create and animate 3D art in a real-time environment using the latest techniques. This means you’ll be suitable for a range of specialised 3D art roles, not only in computer games but in the film and visualisation industries too.

STUDY OPTIONS: This course is also available with a Foundation Year option. This course is also available with a Placement Year option.

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WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
89th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Computer Games and Animation
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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95%
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Computer Games and Animation graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Computer Games and Animation graduate salary
£19,000
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Claire
27 Feb 24

As a very mature student I both wasn't prepared to have my time wasted and also slightly nervous about how I'd fit into the class. Very happy to say both fears were needless -..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:24,P:6 Grades / Points required

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We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc.Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications.A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 per year

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£14900 Per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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