BNU joins ‘Unreal Engine’ Academic Partner programme

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is pleased to announce that its BA (Hons) 3D Game Art course has joined the Epic Games’ Unreal Engine Academic Partner programme.

As a verified Unreal Engine Academic Partner, the BA (Hons) 3D Game Art course at BNU commits to and aligns with Unreal Engine’s standards for excellence in game development education. 

Students in the BA (Hons) 3D Game Art programme gain access to valuable resources, including enterprise software licenses, premium service subscriptions, Marketplace credits for projects, and networking opportunities within the games industry.

Safa Tharib, BA (Hons) 3D Game Art Course Leader at BNU, said: "The collaboration between our university and our industry partners marks a significant milestone for the BA (Hons) 3D Game Art course. It provides our students with unprecedented access to premier gaming technologies and professional expertise, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in the dynamic environment of game design. We are thrilled about the possibilities this opens up for both our current and future students." 

BNU’s School of Creative and Digital Industries offers a range of career-focussed courses, including the BA (Hons) 3D Game Art and BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development. 

Students from the School were recently featured in DEBUG magazine.