BA (Hons) Game Design & Animation

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have completed their secondary education or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or above in the relevant subjects.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with no individual band score below 5.5.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 72-88.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 51-59.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that entry requirements may vary across different programs and courses. Additionally, meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as the number of available places and competition for certain courses.

The University of West London (UWL) offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to both domestic and international students. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, support students from diverse backgrounds, and provide financial assistance to those who may face financial challenges.

University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships: These scholarships are available to international students applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course. The scholarship offers a fee reduction of up to £5,000 for the first year of study.

University of West London International Scholarships: UWL offers a number of international scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarships provide a fee reduction of up to £5,000 for the first year of study.

University of West London International Music Scholarships: These scholarships are specifically for talented musicians who wish to study at UWL. The scholarships offer a fee reduction of up to £2,000 for the first year of study.

University of West London Care Leaver Bursary: This bursary is available to students who are care leavers. It provides financial support to help cover living costs and other expenses.

University of West London Progression Scholarship: This scholarship is for UWL graduates who wish to pursue a postgraduate course at the university. It offers a fee reduction of up to 15% for eligible students.

University of West LondonSports Scholarship: This scholarship is aimed at talented athletes who have represented their country, county, or region in their chosen sport. It provides financial support, mentoring, and access to sports facilities.

It is important to note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for scholarships may vary from year to year.

The BA (Hons) Game Design & Animation program at the University of West London offers graduates a plethora of career opportunities in the rapidly expanding fields of game design, animation, and interactive media. With a combination of creative skills, technical expertise, and industry-relevant knowledge, graduates are well-equipped to pursue diverse roles in the gaming and entertainment industry.  

1. Game Designer: Graduates can embark on careers as game designers, where they conceptualize and develop innovative game ideas, create engaging gameplay mechanics, and design compelling narratives. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring their ideas to life, shaping the overall player experience.

2. Game Animator: Animation plays a crucial role in bringing characters, environments, and gameplay elements to life in video games. Graduates can work as game animators, using their skills in character animation, motion capture, and special effects to create visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences.

3. 3D Modeler/Texture Artist: In this role, graduates focus on creating detailed 3D models of characters, props, and environments for use in games and interactive media. They also work on texturing and shading these models to achieve realistic or stylized visual aesthetics.

4. UI/UX Designer: User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designers play a vital role in ensuring that games are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing. Graduates can pursue careers in UI/UX design, where they design interfaces, menus, and interactive elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

5. Level Designer: Level designers are responsible for creating the environments, obstacles, and challenges that players encounter in a game. They use level design tools and scripting languages to design and implement game levels, balancing gameplay difficulty and pacing to keep players engaged.

6. Technical Artist: Technical artists bridge the gap between art and programming, optimizing assets and workflows to improve performance and visual quality in games. Graduates with a strong understanding of both artistic principles and technical constraints can excel in this role.

7. Interactive Media Developer: With skills in animation, scripting, and interactive design, graduates can pursue careers in interactive media development, creating immersive experiences for diverse platforms such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and interactive installations.

8. Freelance/Game Entrepreneur: Some graduates may choose to work as freelancers or start their own game development studios, creating independent games or providing specialized services such as animation, concept art, or sound design to larger game companies.