2026 UCAS Clearing Games courses
Looking for Games Clearing opportunities for September 2026?
If you're exploring your options through UCAS Clearing, you can apply for a Games degree at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and begin your degree this September.
Whether you've changed your plans, achieved different grades than expected, or are applying to university for the first time, Clearing gives you another route onto a creative and industry-focused Games degree.
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Games degrees in Clearing at UCA
Pick from one of our specialist games degrees, including Games Art, Game Design, and Concept Art. Our courses are practical. They're about making games, not reading or writing about them. You'll pitch ideas, defend mechanics, and have the chance to present work at industry events including GDLX and Guildford Games Festival.
Our lecturers bring invaluable industry experience to the classroom, having worked for household names such as Warner Bros, DC Vertigo and Supermassive Games.
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Why choose UCA for Games?
- Ranked 12th in The Rookies’ 2025 Best UK Creative Schools
- Big industry guest speakers every year, from the likes of Epic to Supermassive Games
- Industry-standard facilities: motion capture suite, VR/AR lab, virtual production studio
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How to apply to Games Clearing courses
Every year many students as can you get into Games through Clearing? And the answer is yes! Many students secure places on Games courses through Clearing every year.
You may be eligible for an Games Clearing place if:
- You've received your results and are looking for available courses
- You've changed your mind about where or what to study
- You didn't meet the conditions of your original offer
- You're applying to university after the main UCAS deadline
Games applicants may be asked to provide examples of creative work or a portfolio. Our admissions team will explain the current requirements and guide you through the process.
Clearing at UCA
Learn more about Clearing and begin your application today to start your creative journey at UCA this September