Computer Games Art - BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University
| Computer Games Art - BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University | |
| Course Duration | 3 years, 4 year extended |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 14,500 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 0 |
| PTE | 51 |
Overview
Develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving computer games industry on our full-time Computer Games Art degree in Cambridge, accredited by TIGA. Get support to find work placements, and study modules designed with the help of gaming industry professionals. Discover how you can use visual research, creative experimentation and technical development to forge a career as a games artist.
Careers
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier and Just Flight have recently offered internships and work opportunities to our students.
Find out more about our placements and work experience, or the faculty's employability support.
The skills and knowledge you’ll learn on our Computer Games Art course will not only help you get a career in the gaming industry, but are also in demand across other sectors including film and television production, marketing, advertising, web design, production and broadcast media.
The management skills you’ll pick up can be transferred to project management roles in many different industries.
Our industry partners not only provide expert speakers for the course – they also get involved with our annual festival Brains Eden, co-organised by local gaming network Games Eden. This four-day event includes:
- a 48-hour games Jam, in which teams of students and major studio reps compete to create a game
- a series of talks that bring together the education and game development communities
- exhibitions of student and industry work
- a Careers Clinic
- an awards event for teams taking part (games students from Sweden, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium and the UK).
This course is based in Cambridge, where 18% of the UK gaming industry is based (source: nesta.org.uk).
Anglia Ruskin University Highlights
| Type of Institute | Public |
| Location | Cambridge, England |
| Programs offered | UG, PG and doctorate degree |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application fee | 20-30 GBP |
| Housing facilities | Available |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships, loans and grants |
Anglia Ruskin University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:
| Fees | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Undergraduate and Postgraduates) | 13,500 – 16,200 |
| Accommodation (Average) | 5,500 |
| Food | 1,800 |
| Clothing | 200 |
| Books and Stationery | 200 |
| Personal (Toiletries, laundry, etc.) | 200 |
| Telephone | 250 |
| Socializing | 300 |
| Travel | 300 |
| Miscellaneous | 385 |
| Total | 22,635 - 25,335 |
| Anglia Ruskin University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 12,200 |
| Postgraduate | 13,000 |
| Anglia Ruskin University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 11,500 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 3,750 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Anglia Ruskin University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 88 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Anglia Ruskin University University Contact Details |
|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University Address |
| Cambridge Campus,East Rd Cambridge Campus CB1 1PT |
| Anglia Ruskin University Email |
| austin.brown@anglia.ac.uk |
| Anglia Ruskin University Phone |
| +44 (0)1245 683680 |