Study Concept Art MA at Teesside University in the UK,

Concept Art MA

UK

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What will I learn?

In games the role also continues to be vital to a successful production pipeline. There is a genuine demand for concept art graduates in this expanding marketplace. This course has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry. The course has been designed by and is run by staff with significant industry experience who have an overwhelming knowledge of film, TV, game, animation and comic productions. We have many contacts in industry including at ILM, Atomhawk, Rare and Sumo Digital which ensures our teaching practises are reflective of current industry trends. We also invite concept arts guest speakers from studios, such as Ubisoft, Dreamworks and others, to not only engage with you, but to set you briefs reflecting the kind of work you would be expected to do in a professional environment. You will have access to excellent facilities which include high-specification computers with graphics tablets and more specialised equipment such as Cintiqs, green screen facilities and motion capture, as well as drawing studios, scanners and light boxes for more traditional art development.

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,416.67 (US$ 1,830) Month
Cost of living Fee - You need to provide at least £1,171 per month, up to a maximum of 9 months (£10,539)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Tees Valley,

Middlesbrough,

North Yorkshire,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,416.67 (US$ 1,830) Month
Cost of living Fee - You need to provide at least £1,171 per month, up to a maximum of 9 months (£10,539)

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Tees Valley,

Middlesbrough,

North Yorkshire,

TS1 3BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in concept art, games art or equivalent. Other first degree subjects may be accepted when combined with a portfolio of creative work showing a range of fundamental drawing skills. The inclusion of character and environment design are essential while life drawing, observational drawing, perspective drawing and evidence of digital skills are important. 3D work is not a necessity.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Teesside University has achieved an overall QS 5-Star rating, reflecting the high-quality teaching, student experience and careers support.

  • Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2025
  • QS 5-Star rated for overall excellence
  • Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023)
  • 93.4% international student satisfaction (ISB 2025)

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