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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year)
Norwich University of the Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) course at Norwich University of the Arts.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
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Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W280
Here's what Norwich University of the Arts says about its Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) course.
OVERVIEW
BA (Hons) Games Art and Design at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel, creatively and technically, in a constantly evolving industry. Our award-winning industry-led course focuses on developing technical understanding of software and design processes while deeply engaging with contemporary practice based theoretical concepts to level up your knowledge and experience as a Games Art and Design creative.
The course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
It is accredited by TIGA (Independent Game Developers’ Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry.
INTEGRATED FOUNDATION (YEAR 0)
This course includes an integrated foundation year (Year 0), which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.
KEY FEATURES
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Study fundamentals of game design and be introduced to formative theoretical concepts from contemporary academics and practitioners
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Develop critical thinking, analysis and communications skills key to allowing you to fortify your design choices within contemporary contexts
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Learn how to use computational logic to generate interactivity in the creation of game prototypes
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Become a well-rounded and inventive practitioner within the discipline of games; adept at design and content creation with a focus on originality, supported by research into historical, cultural and broader creative influences
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Be involved in collaborative projects such as Games Jams, both within Norwich and with external events
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Be equipped with a versatility and adaptability to also pursue roles where good communication, analytical, presentational and inter-personal skills are required
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In recent years we have been awarded the Education Award for Innovative Teaching (2021) by the Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA), ranked in the global top 50 as a place to study games art and design, ranked top 15 in the world for concept art by The Rookies, and seen four students awarded Graduate of the Year 2022 by TIGA.
YOUR FUTURE
Over the courses’ long history, Games Art and Design at Norwich has received international acknowledgement and recognition celebrating our innovative teaching methods and approaches.
Our students have also seen much success in their careers and pursuits while studying and beyond. Our hall of fame includes (but not limited to): BAFTA-winning games designers, the V&A’s first Games Designer in Residence, Dare to Be Digital finalists, Norwich Game Festival founders and organisers, and UKIE Game Jam winners.
Graduates have gone on to work on a plethora of major titles, from Forza Horizon 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Sea of Thieves, with others going on to set up their own successful independent studios – Odd Bug Studio and Lyrelark to name two contemporary successes.
OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Scroll each reel to explore at?nuagradshowcase.com
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Computer Arts and Technology
Location
Norwich University of the Arts | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/4-year-degrees/
How you will be assessed
The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-games-art-design/#assessment
Norwich University of the Arts reviews
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2nd year student
They will always do their very best to include you. There are many clubs to join, some you may have not even heard of before and want to get into. There is always something for everything and the people who run it will make sure it is known about. Their most recent focus has been litter-picking and ...
1 year ago
2nd year student
As an introvert, I have surprisingly nothing bad to say about city life. It prepares you for the real world as all kinds of people are most likely to come up to you on the street. Night life is a little more wary, particularly on weekends, however it is something that comes with no matter where you ...
1 year ago
2nd year student
Cost of living is getting more and more unbearable each year. My parents cannot afford to support me for another one to two grand for a house in the city, as they were already helping to support me with my food costs. I am planning on commuting to my university for third year and my tutors have been...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The university provides its own building for its support and welfare services which is very accessible and close to other buildings. I have personally not had a good time with support services. A lot of my stress during university life has come to around housing. I cannot afford to live in Norwich f...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The facilities are great to use and the university never cheaps out when it comes to tech, seating, etc. This helps when you want get work done for hours at a time, as they also provide a cafu00e9 to make sure you can get something to eat. Lunch breaks can be quite hectic, as the seating eareas will...
1 year ago
2nd year student
My tutors have been really supportive through my time at university so far. I receive important feedback to the work I create and I find myself constantly improving. You are always learning from your environment, your peers and through your own trial and errors. It is both exciting and scary to work...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Norwich University of the Arts students who took the Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
83%
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Teaching on my course
83%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
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Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
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Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| Art and Design | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) at Norwich University of the Arts.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Norwich University of the Arts graduates who took Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.4k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Games Art and Design (with Integrated Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university. The only one of it's kind to win TEF Gold. We strive for critical thinkers and creative pioneers. For students-to-be, an immersive experience awaits, where creative exchange will empower you to imagine and create. If you are looking for a creative, innovative arts education in one of the UK's most livable cities, Norwich University of the Arts might be just the place for you.
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