BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

BA (Hons) Games Art and Design is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Arts University Bournemouth in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. It takes 3 or 4 years (full time), with intakes in September.

Arts University Bournemouth is a public institution, ranked =72nd of 130 UK universities in the Complete University Guide (UK) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £19,950 a year, about ₹24.3 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly £79,800 (≈ ₹97.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027/28 international fee, fixed for the course

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• UX designer
• Advertising art director
• Animator
• Web designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Adobe
• Google
• Meta
• Apple
• Microsoft
• Canva
• Spotify
• Booking.com
• WPP
• Heineken

General entry requirements at Arts University Bournemouth for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• 65% in Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu or West Bengal boards.
• The Integrated Foundation Year or Foundation Diploma needs 55% in Class 12 and 55% in Class 10 (including maths) from the same boards.
• Most creative courses also look at a portfolio; see AUB's portfolio guidelines.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band).

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
• Portfolio
• Personal statement
• English test score, or Class 12 English marks where accepted

• International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships

  Undergraduate (2027/28 entry) and postgraduate (January or September 2027 start), on campus

  Value: Up to £5,000 for undergraduates (first year only); up to £3,000 for postgraduates

  Overseas fee payers with an offer who return the scholarship form, emailed after the offer, by the deadline. Cannot be combined with another AUB award. First come, first served.

  Official page

• Early Payment Fee Waiver

  Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate

  Value: A fee waiver for paying fees in full by the deadline (amount on the AUB page)

  Students who have accepted their offer; available for every year of study.

  Official page

• Chevening Scholarship

  Postgraduate

  Value: Fully funded

  Set by the Chevening programme.

  Official page

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist public university for art, design, media and performance on the south coast of England. It grew out of the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design and now teaches more than 30 undergraduate courses across three schools, including the Bournemouth Film School.

AUB is known for animation, film production, games art, visual effects, fashion, architecture and illustration. Courses use live briefs, industry patrons and an optional placement year. The university says 92% of its graduates are in employment or further education.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• BA (Hons) Game Arts & AnimationArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Graphic DesignArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Film & Screen ArtsArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Fashion DesignArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Fashion Media & MarketingArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Music ProductionBIMM University3 years (full time) · £15,950 / year

More courses at Arts University Bournemouth

• MA Animation ProductionFull time from September (see the course page for length) · £19,950 / year
• MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer GraphicsFull time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) · £22,000 / year
• MA User Experience (UX/UI)Full time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) · £19,950 / year
• MA Graphic DesignFull time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) · £19,950 / year
• MA Innovation and Creative EntrepreneurshipFull time from September 2027 · £19,950 / year
• Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)2 years (full time) · £19,950 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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