Course Overview

The skills and knowledge you acquire on our Computer Games Arts degree course will not only help you to land a career in the gaming industry but also equip you with in-demand skills across other sectors, including film and television production, marketing, and web design. Through work-based projects, internships and placements, students are can get hands-on practical opportunities. In recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontier, and Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students. During your studies, youll get the chance to take part in our annual festival, Brains Eden. Co-organized by local gaming network Games Eden, this four-day event includes a 48-hour games jam in which teams of students and major studio reps compete to create a game €“ the perfect way to raise your profile in the industry.

General Eligibility

UK 5 GCSE passes at grade 3 or above (for GCSE's taken prior to 2017 a grade E will be accepted) plus evidence of having attempted two years of post GCSE study. 19 points for International Baccalaureate. (EU & International nationals ONLY): 40. UCAS Tariff points at A/AS level. For A levels taken prior to 2017, the requirement is 100 tariff points. 22 points for International Baccalaureate.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• The English requirement for all ARU College courses is an IELTS overall score of 5.5 (with at least 5.5 in each of the four components).