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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Game Technical Art Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus, UK

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GBP 18570

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Join the innovative world of game art with our BA (Hons) Game Technical Art course. This course bridges the gap between art and technology, training you in 3D modelling, animation, motion capture, and real-time rendering techniques. Our labs are equipped with the latest digital sculpting and animation tools to bring your artistic visions to life.

You’ll work on projects that challenge your creativity and technical skills, preparing you for a versatile career in game art. Engage with industry professionals and take part in collaborative projects that showcase your talent to potential employers in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

You will have access to state-of-the-art digital art studios, featuring high-performance workstations, graphics tablets, advanced 3D facilities, and a range of industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Cloud. Our facilities are designed to simulate a professional game art studio environment, allowing you to develop skills in a realistic setting.

Collaborations with renowned game studios and digital art companies are a cornerstone of this course, offering you opportunities to work on real projects and receive mentorship from industry veterans. These partnerships are integral to staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in game art and technical design.

What's covered in this course?

  • Master a range of technical art skills including 3D modelling, animation, rigging, and motion capture for real-time rendering in game development.
  • Explore procedural modelling, dynamics, and effects to develop high-quality game assets and environments.
  • Engage deeply with game design through hands-on projects in game mechanics, game asset pipelines, and worldbuilding.
  • Participate in an optional professional placement year to gain real-world experience and build industry connections.
  • Collaborate on capstone projects such as the Individual Honours Project, simulating real-world game studio production.
  • Benefit from partnerships with leading game technology companies and studios, providing valuable industry exposure and insights.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education  Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have Standard XII Higher Secondary School Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    18570

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate Scholarships 2026

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in January or September 2026.

    The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount of £3,000 in year one and £2,000 in year two. 

    There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.? 

    To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to: 

    1. Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer 
    2. Successfully secure a place on a full-time undergraduate degree course in January or September 2026. 
    3. Enrol at BCU and begin your studies in January or September 2026. 

    Eligible

    The scholarship is available for full-time undergraduate degree courses.

    The following courses are excluded:  

    • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Acting and Music courses (see details of our Music scholarships for 2026)
    • Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry, foundation degrees (FdA/FdSc) and HNC/HND
    • Courses delivered by BCU partners (BA Conductive Education
    • Fast-track/accelerated degrees
    • Part-time course
    • Professional Practice/CPD courses
    • Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
    • Apprenticeships
    • Study abroad or exchange programmes
    • Pre-sessional English courses

    Postgraduate Scholarships for January 2026

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree

    The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee discount. 

    There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application to study at BCU and leave the rest to us.? 

    To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you will need to: 

    1. Be confirmed as a self-funded international fee payer 
    2. Successfully secure a place on a full-time postgraduate degree course

    Eligible

    The scholarship is available for full-time postgraduate degree courses admitting students in January 2026.

    The following courses are excluded:

    • Programmes below Master’s level, e.g., PgDip, PgCert, GradDip
    • Postgraduate research programmes (e.g., MRes, PhD, EdD, DHealth, DSport)
    • MSc Accounting and Finance (Master’s stage top-up)
    • PGCE
    • Courses delivered by BCU partners
    • Part-time courses
    • Professional Practice/CPD courses
    • Short courses (credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing)
    • Distance learning/online courses
    • Study abroad or exchange programmes
    • Pre-sessional English courses

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