MA Game Art
Sheffield Hallam University
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Sheffield Hallam University

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Course summaryLearn about 3D modelling, 2D design, asset design for props, environments and characters.Specialise in the area of game art that is of the most interest to you.Study on a course that is designed and focused on gaining employment within the creative industries.This course is aimed at creative graduates who want to develop their skills to work in the exciting area of real-time art and design. You will develop specialist skills to produce game ready art with the latest 3D software ...Read more

Course summary

  • Learn about 3D modelling, 2D design, asset design for props, environments and characters.
  • Specialise in the area of game art that is of the most interest to you.
  • Study on a course that is designed and focused on gaining employment within the creative industries.

This course is aimed at creative graduates who want to develop their skills to work in the exciting area of real-time art and design. You will develop specialist skills to produce game ready art with the latest 3D software used within the industry.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The entire course, in terms of both content and approach, is geared towards turning you into an employable games artist within a vibrant national and international industry.

You learn through

  • workshops
  • lectures and seminars
  • tutorials
  • live projects
  • webinars
  • guest speakers
  • commercial opportunities
  • research
  • practice-based learning
  • self-directed study
  • presentations

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in the games industry.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Typically you need a second class honours degree or above in a traditional art or design, digital art, digital media, games design, multimedia or a related subject.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£10,310 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.

£17,205 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

£17,205 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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