Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts
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Our award-winning TIGA accredited BA (Hons) Games Art and Design has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel creatively and technically. In 2023 the Rookies ranked Norwich University of the Arts in its global top 30 – and placed us 7th for 3D Animation, 20th for Concept Art and Illustration and 29th for Game Design and Development in their global rankings. In addition, the course was awarded Best Educational Institute in 2023 at the TIGA Awards.Our industry-led course ...Read more

Our award-winning TIGA accredited BA (Hons) Games Art and Design has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel creatively and technically. In 2023 the Rookies ranked Norwich University of the Arts in its global top 30 – and placed us 7th for 3D Animation, 20th for Concept Art and Illustration and 29th for Game Design and Development in their global rankings. In addition, the course was awarded Best Educational Institute in 2023 at the TIGA Awards.Our industry-led course follows a T-shaped learning model where you specialise in your chosen field yet crucially gain awareness of important industry pipeline processes that cover games development, art, and design to level up your knowledge and experience as a creative, opening a wealth of graduate employability options.You will design and create characters, props, environments and vehicles using 2D and 3D content creation software for a range of platforms, including console, web, mobile, computer, augmented and virtual reality. You’ll approach design and content creation with a focus on originality, supported by research into historical, cultural and broader creative influences, helping you become a well-rounded and inventive artist and games designer.Students and graduates have worked on major ‘AAA’ titles such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Red Dead Redemption 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Sea of Thieves, while others have set up their own successful independent studios.

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58/279
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48th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
58th
What students say
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Jessie
14 Oct 25

I love how local everything is, personally I find it really easy to commute for my lessons. I enjoy lectures, they're easy to follow while being interesting. Norwich is a lovely..Read more

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Daniel
14 Oct 25

The city and community around Norwich are really nice and friendly; however, the student accommodation could be..Read more

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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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£9,250 per year

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£18,000 per year

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Jessie
14 Oct 25
Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) with Diploma in Creative Professional Development - BA (Hons)
I love how local everything is, personally I find it really easy to commute for my lessons. I enjoy lectures, they're easy to follow while being interesting. Norwich is a lovely...
Read more
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Daniel
14 Oct 25
Games Art and Design - BA (Hons)
The city and community around Norwich are really nice and friendly; however, the student accommodation could be...
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Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts , Norwich

Norwich University of the Arts is a dynamic, modern and creative University offering courses in design, media, performance,...

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Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House 3-7 Redwell Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4SN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Norwich  0.3 miles away

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