Games Design and Art, BA (Hons)

At Winchester School of Art (WSA), part of the University of Southampton—a Russell Group specialist in the arts—students thrive in purpose-built studios, guided by expert practitioners. Just an hour from London, the program offers industry exposure through guest lectures, live briefs, placements, and collaborations, leading to careers at global brands like Selfridges and Apple. With 93% of arts graduates employed or in further study within 15 months, it prepares students for diverse creative roles.The BA in Games Design and Art focuses on innovative game creation across platforms, blending design, illustration, animation, coding, and digital production. Students explore screen-based games, virtual reality, board games, and purposeful designs with social impact, through research, prototyping, and user testing. Modules may include Critical Studies, Game Development, and Business Planning, with assessments via essays, projects, presentations, and portfolios. Options for industry visits, placements, or study abroad enhance the experience.

You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Games Design and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Some of the modules you may study include Critical, Cultural and Contextual Studies; Game Changers; Iterate and Prototype; Business Planning for Games; Games Design; Game Development; Playful Thinking. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/games-design-art-degree-ba#modules