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Our Games courses are taught at our Farnham campus in Surrey near some of the biggest games studios in the country, and you’ll be taught by a long list of successful designers, developers, and artists.
Ahead of the UCAS application deadline, here are five reasons why this course could be for you.
Five reasons to study a game art degree
A range of games degrees to suit your passion
UCA offers a variety of undergraduate degrees in games, meaning you can specialise in the area that inspires you most. This includes:
Whether you love sketching characters, shaping how players play, or writing code that brings games to life, there’s a course designed for you.
Artistic freedom to creative whatever you imagine
At UCA, you’re encouraged to build the games you want to make while being supported by tutors with real industry experience. You’ll have control over your creative vision; the style, tools, engines and mechanics you use are up to you.
Learn using real tools and games industry tech
Courses at UCA don’t just teach theory, you’ll work with game engines, modelling software and creative tools used by professionals. This hands-on experience means you’ll graduate ready for industry workflows, not just classroom projects.
Opportunities to collaborate and develop projects
Games are created by teams, and at UCA you’ll get the chance to collaborate with other students across art, design and development courses. Whether it’s joint projects or cross-discipline briefs, you’ll learn how to work in real creative teams: a vital skill for industry success.
Close to the hear of the UK games industry
Located in Farnham, Surrey, UCA sits close to major games studios and creative hubs in the UK, giving you access to networks, events and potential industry connections. Many graduates go on to careers in games, from art and design to programming and production.
What do our game design students say?
One of our Games students, Sam, shared his experience studying at UCA:
In 2022, Sam didn’t know that he could take his passion for gaming to university – let alone turn it into a career.
But after discovering this possibility and visiting a few universities, he settled on UCA:
“You don’t see many Games Development courses offered as a Bachelor of Arts. Learning the technical aspects of programming, but in a creative way and surrounded by creative people, is what drew me to UCA.”
Now – making multiple games every year, not to mention the rapid games project in second year when he made 3 games in 10 weeks, Sam’s life plans have changed dramatically from what he expected.
“I always assumed making games would be a part-time hobby. I’d work a normal job and make games in my spare time. At best, maybe join a little indie studio.
“But now, now I want to lead teams in building Triple-A games for the world market.”
With a confidence that comes from having so many opportunities, and so much freedom to make the kind of games he likes, Sam no longer sees a limit to his craft.
“We’ve been to Gamejam in Birmingham, to The Moon Expo, and EPIC Games’ Innovation Studio in London. Next, we’re off to Google.
“All this industry exposure means I’ve already found the studio I want to join once I graduate.”
Studying Games at UCA will give you the skills, the contacts, and the belief in your own vision that you’ll need to pursue your career.
More advice for games applicants
- How to Make a Perfect Game Design Portfolio for University
- How to write a great UCAS personal statement for a Games degree
- What careers can you do with a Games degree?
- Can I apply for a Games degree through Clearing?
Want more support with your UCAS personal statement, building a portfolio, exploring creative career opportunities, or anything else related to life at UCA? Come along to one of our upcoming Open Days for one-to-one advice from experts across the university.