Games Design and Art Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Design and Art Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Summary
Games are more than entertainment. They are a way to tell stories, explore ideas and create meaningful experiences.
On this course, you will design and make games from day one, combining creativity with technical skill. You will explore areas such as game design, art, interaction, storytelling and coding, developing a broad understanding of how games are created.
You will take a research led approach to your work, experimenting with ideas, prototyping and testing your games as you develop them. You will also explore emerging areas ...
Summary
Games are more than entertainment. They are a way to tell stories, explore ideas and create meaningful experiences.
On this course, you will design and make games from day one, combining creativity with technical skill. You will explore areas such as game design, art, interaction, storytelling and coding, developing a broad understanding of how games are created.
You will take a research led approach to your work, experimenting with ideas, prototyping and testing your games as you develop them. You will also explore emerging areas such as serious and purposeful games, considering how games can create social impact and cultural value.
As you progress, you will build a portfolio of work that reflects your interests and strengths, preparing you for a career in the games and creative industries.
Key features of the course
Study at Winchester School of Art, combining creative practice with technical development.
Work in dedicated games studios in our Capital House building, a centre for games and creative technology.
Have your own workspace within a collaborative studio environment that reflects industry practice.
Explore a wide range of game formats, from video games and AR and VR to tabletop, location based games and escape rooms.
Visit games studios, attend conferences and present your ideas to industry professionals.
Student support
You will be part of a close knit community of game makers and artists, supported by tutors who are committed to helping you develop your creative and technical skills.
Working closely with your peers, you will collaborate, share ideas and build confidence in your practice within a supportive studio environment.
Further information
BA Games Design and Art is a three year full time course based at Winchester School of Art. You can choose to extend your degree with a year abroad or a year in industry.
Find out more on our course page.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-D22
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level, or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus C in an A level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
BBC from three A levels or BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BC in two A levels, or Merit in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BB in two A levels.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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