Overview

The Games Art course at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to enhance your portfolio with a deeper understanding of game art production techniques, while encouraging collaborative exploration of world-building and storytelling for games.

The course mirrors industry practices and is delivered by academics who are actively engaged in the game sector. This ensures its relevance to contemporary game art roles and equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the field. Industry partners contribute valuable insights through guest lectures, portfolio reviews, and networking opportunities, helping you refine your practice and prepare for a successful career as a game artist.

A career as unique as you

Graduates of Games Art will have the opportunity to develop a specialised portfolio that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and creative expertise required to become highly valued employees within the growing games and related industries, both here in the UK and abroad. Graduates of MA Games Art could go on to become a: Concept Artist; 2D Artist; 3D Artist; Level Designer; Technical Artist and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Games Art Practice

Co-Creation for Sustainable Futures

Specialist Art Production for Games

World-Building and Storytelling for Games

Independent Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. games art/design, game development, visual effects, 3D modelling, concept art, animation, fashion).
Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 GBP / year

≈ 22000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

≈ 12400 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK and Channel Island students part-time fee £2067 per 30 credits

International part-time fee £3667 per 30 credits

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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