Why study a game degree at UCA?

Adam Parker, BA (Hons) Games Arts, UCA Farnham

Well-regarded within the games industry

UCA is ranked 3rd in the UK and among the top 25 creative schools globally by leading industry platform The Rookies. We're also perfectly located in Surrey, home to major studios like Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Supermassive Games and Two Point Studios.

Games Studios, UCA Farnham

Preparing graduates for a career in gaming

In addition to the option of a year-long industry placement, we offer the UCA Games Incubator. This is a dedicated space for graduate entrepreneurs to launch their own studios and take their games to market.

Benjamin Shapley, BSc (Hons) Games Technology, UCA Farnham

Facilities and collaboration to bring your vision to life

Our high-spec studios feature powerful PC build, as well as access to specialist facilities, including motion capture, dubbing, and sound recording studios, give you everything you need to build games your way. You can also collaborate with students from film, music, and design cpirses to create unique, cross-disciplinary projects.

Games studios, UCA Farnham

Foundation year available

Our game degrees offer the option of an integrated foundation year, providing an alternative pathway to university study for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements.

Why Clearing applicants choose UCA

Students posing for a photo with some colourful streamers at the Freshers

A community of creatives

With our close-knit community of creatives by your side, at UCA you’ll be sure to find your voice, your people, and all the inspiration you need.

Life at UCA

3D Workshop, UCA Canterbury

Access to all facilities

Being a UCA student means you can make use of workshops and studios across all of our campuses, even ones not directly related to your course. This allows you to expand your skillset and explore your creativity.

Facilities & Resources

Visual Communications Studios, Rochester House, Canterbury

Preparing you for the future

Many of our degrees are offered with an integrated work placement year, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the creative industries that will further develop your skills and CV.

Careers & Creative Futures

Business School Computer Suite, UCA Epsom

Caring and supportive culture

You're never alone at UCA - whether it's help settling in, assistance with your studies, counselling or even advice on your finances, our student support services, the Students’ Union, your lecturers and your classmates will always be there to support you.

Support & Wellbeing

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