SAE Institute
Game Art Animation BA/BSc (Hons)
SAE Institute

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Game Art Animation BA/BSc (Hons) at SAE Institute for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in computer games and animation.

Overall student satisfaction
53 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of cinematics and photography

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21707 £18425 £21575
25-75 percentile range £18845 - £25536 £13333 - £23001 £16336 - £27629

Course Description

Have you ever wanted to create a fire-breathing dragon from your favourite video game? Or those cool-looking weapons from many of today's VR simulations? Combine your artistic talents with your love for video games and animation, and turn that creative combination into your dream career.

You will create 3D art for games played across multiple platforms and you'll build worlds that players want to lose themselves in. You’ll learn advanced-level industry-standard animation tools, such as autodesk 3Ds Max and Maya and the Adobe creative suite.

Our project based ‘creative studio’ approach provides a practically focussed approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practises. Many students use their final Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award-winning projects, establishing their own business or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.

Closely supervised by our team of dedicated professionals, you will hone your skills and produce your own showreel to ensure that you are job-ready on graduation.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Game Art Animation BA/BSc (Hons) at SAE Institute

50% Teaching Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Applicants must meet the general entry requirements outlined below. You will also need to provide evidence that you are proficient in the English language. More details can be found at http://www.sae.edu/gbr
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Game Art Animation, BA/BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Game Art Animation BA/BSc (Hons)

EU £13000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £13000 year 1
EU £11100 year 1
England UK £11100 year 1
Northern Ireland £11100 year 1
Scotland £11100 year 1
Wales £11100 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Additional fee information

For the London, Leamington Spa and Liverpool campuses, fees are £11,100 per year for UK students and EU students.

For international students the fees are £15,000 per year

For our Glasgow campus fees are £9,000 per year for UK students and EU students.

For international students the fees are £13,000 per year

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About SAE Institute

The SAE Institute is a college that specialises in teaching audio and visual skills such as Film Production, Games Programming, Audio Production, and more. SAE offers four campus locations in the United Kingdom, with their main British presence being in London.

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Student composition of SAE Institute

undergraduates:
920
postgraduates:
10
Total:
930

Where is this programme taught

SAE Royal Leamington Spa
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