Overview
The Games Art MA at Staffordshire University provides a comprehensive platform for students to refine their creative expertise and technical proficiency in digital asset creation. This master's level programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between academic study and the rigorous demands of the global gaming sector.
Why Games Art at Staffordshire University?
Staffordshire University has been recognised as the Best Educational Institution at the TIGA Games Industry Awards for two consecutive years. Students benefit from one of the largest games departments in the UK, featuring world-class facilities such as the Vicon Motion Capture Studio and dedicated VR labs. The curriculum is delivered by expert practitioners with extensive experience in character, environment, and vehicular modelling, ensuring that the teaching remains aligned with current industry standards and technological advancements.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: GBP 16750 per year
- National fee: GBP 9165 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum focuses on mastering advanced digital techniques and professional workflows. Modules may include:
- 3D Modelling For Realism
- Creative Art Style Practice
- Experimental Visual Story Telling
- Game Master Project
- Materials, Lighting And Presentation
- Professional Practice And Entrepreneurship
- Project Management And Research Methods
Careers with Games Art
Graduates from this programme have secured prestigious roles at world-leading studios, including Playground Games, Codemasters, Dovetail Games, and Sumo Digital. The course prepares students for a variety of specialised career paths within the creative industries. Potential graduate roles include:
- Character Artist
- Environment Artist
- Vehicle Artist
- Level Designer
- Art Producer
- Games Academic or Researcher
In addition to direct industry employment, the focus on research methods and the substantial Games Master Project ensures that successful students are ideally positioned to pursue further academic study at PhD level.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- 3D Modelling For Realism
- Creative Art Style Practice
- Experimental Visual Story Telling
- Game Master Project
- Materials, Lighting And Presentation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:2 or above undergraduate qualification (or equivalent).We also have a portfolio entrance requirement: For 3D artists we’d ideally like to see a high–low poly workflow, 3D sculpting, unwrapping, texturing and the use of a games engine to display assets.
- We’re lenient about this as some of our best graduates have come from non-games degrees such as architectural rendering or animation or had gaps in their portfolio, so feel free to get in touch!
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16750 GBP / year≈ 16750 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9165 GBP / year≈ 9165 GBP / year
Living costs
Stoke-on-Trent
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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