Why study with us?
Here are our top reasons to choose to study at the School of Games Film and Animation at Birmingham City University.
£260 million investment
Investing in your future
We're investing £260 million in industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you have the best possible environment for practice-based learning.
Work placements
During your undergraduate course you’ll have access to an in-house placement
Through briefs and projects you’ll learn how to use the tools of the trade and deliver your work to industry standards.
100% NSS
Our students are satisfied with the quality of our course
Our BA (Hons) Video Game Digital Art course scored 100% for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017.
Impressive industry links
You’ll have the opportunity to work on a number of live projects
We have industry links with Red Bee Media, Sonic Interactive Entertainment Europe, ITV Digital and more!
Get £150 free credit
Get £150 free credit
To welcome all new undergraduate degree students enrolling in the 2020/21 or 2021/22 academic year, we're giving away at least £150 worth of credit to spend in a host of ways.
Earn while you learn
Earn while you learn
Our student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.
Second City location
A centre of excellence in the heart of Birmingham
Our home is a city full of culture and was selected as one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit in 2015 by travel publisher, Rough Guides.
Learn from the best
Learn from the best
Our teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry, and are some of the leading figures in their fields.
Professional associations
Our courses have a number of professional associations
We are members of both of the Video Games Trade Associations, TIGA, UKIE and the Sony Academics Alliance.
What is a Two-Year Fast Track Degree?
At the School of Games, Film and Animation we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses which will give you a head start in a variety of technology-related fields.
Take a look at our innovative and industry aligned Two-Year FastTrack undergraduate honours degrees – perfect for a career in the video games or digital marketing industries.
