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University of Southampton

Games Design and Art

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS 1L6F

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Intl. Tuition
£25,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
1L6F

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Art gallery studies
  • Information technology
  • Computer applications
  • Data processing
  • Software engineering
  • Software
  • Game design
  • Virtual reality systems design
  • Digital Humanities
  • Computer programming
  • Game audio
  • Digital imaging
  • Augmented reality
  • Web design
  • Content creation
  • Data analysis
  • Virtual Reality
  • Computer games
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Digital Production
  • Video Games/Videogames
  • Computer graphics
  • Game Art
  • Systems
  • Computer studies
  • Multimedia studies
  • Digital Media
  • Social Media
  • Humanities
  • Gamekeeping
  • Media studies
  • Arts and crafts
  • Fashion
  • Performing arts
  • Crafts
  • Arts
  • Design
  • Fashion design
  • Graphic design
  • Motion graphics
  • Visualization
  • Character design
  • Exhibition design
  • Packaging design
  • Three dimensional design
  • Editorial design
  • Plastics design
  • Interior design
  • Spatial design
  • Design history
  • Wood design
  • Design management
  • Textile design
  • Media design
  • User centred design
  • Display design
  • Metal design
  • Design theory
  • Set design
  • Creative arts
  • Art
  • Sculpture
  • European art
  • Modern art
  • Graphic arts
  • Animation
  • CGI Computer Generated Imagery
  • Illustration
  • Technical illustration
  • Concept art
  • Calligraphy
  • Art direction
  • Art theory
  • Drawing
  • Fine art
  • Community arts
  • Visual arts
  • Museum studies
  • Digital Art

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Finance

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£25,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr

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