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Games Art - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City CampusC

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Create immersive worlds that captivate players. Develop creative, technical, and professional skills to become a games artist in an exciting global industry.


Worlds where art, imagination, and technology collide

Games art sits at the cutting edge of creativity, blending visual storytelling, design theory, and powerful digital tools to create immersive worlds players can explore, inhabit, and remember. On this course, you’ll develop artistic confidence, technical fluency, and industry awareness, preparing you to thrive in the fast-moving world of games and interactive media.You’ll learn by doing – experimenting, refining, and pushing your creative boundaries – while building a professional portfolio that showcases your individual style, technical ability, and career direction.As part of your course, you’ll:- Apply core principles of design, composition, and visual storytelling to games art and digital media - Develop practical 2D/3D visualisation skills using industry-standard tools and professional workflows- Build and showcase a distinctive personal portfolio that reflects your creative identity and career ambitions- Explore the ideas, influences, and contexts behind games art to understand how it operates within cultural, technical, and production environments- Learn how digital assets are created, optimised, and implemented within game engines and visualisation technologies- Undertake in-depth academic and practice-based research within your chosen area of specialism


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Prepare for your study

Before your first lecture, you’ll complete a series of motivating summer projects designed to sharpen your skills, spark ideas, and help you start thinking like a games artist from day one.


Informed by industry

Your learning is shaped by the real world of games development. Developed in consultation with industry partners including Rockstar Leeds and Team17, this course ensures your skills, workflows, and creative thinking align with current and emerging industry practices.


Inspired learning

Your learning will be hands-on, ambitious, and results-driven, guided by experienced staff who bring together theory, practice, and industry insight.Strong industry links mean you’ll have opportunities to build your professional network while you study. You’ll attend major annual events such as the Game Republic Student Showcase, the Vertex 2D/3D Art Conference (London), and the Yorkshire Games Festival. You’ll also benefit from guest lectures by leading creatives, including Disney Animator Aaron Blaise, giving you direct insight into the world’s top studios and artists.


Specialist facilities

You’ll work in dedicated creative spaces using the same tools trusted by professionals. With access to software including ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite, alongside HD screen-based drawing tablets, you’ll have everything you need to reach your creative potential.


Why study the BA Games Art course at Leeds Beckett University?

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 16,840per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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LBU is a global university, with alumni in 166 countries worldwide and a thriving Global Village network which welcomes and supports its students.
LBU is based in Leeds, at the heart of the UK. With over 70,000 students from across the world, Leeds is one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities.
Leeds Beckett celebrates the diversity international students bring and offers a range of scholarships to support all eligible students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    64th out of 82 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    103 42%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    33rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    41st

    3

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