Games Design & Games Art Courses in Brighton

Study Games Design & Games Art in Brighton

Brighton is one of the UK’s most concentrated games development hubs, and MetStudios puts you right in the middle of it. You’ll learn from working industry professionals, train using the same Unreal Engine tools behind Fortnite and countless AAA titles, and study minutes from studios connected to games like Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV, and Lords of the Fallen.

As an Unreal Academic Partner, MetStudios Brighton combines specialist games and animation training with real industry relevance. Whether you want to become a games designer, environment artist or character designer, you’ll build studio-ready skills in a city where the games industry is already thriving.

Beyond the studio, Brighton is one of the UK’s most creative cities and a recognised hub for the arts. Major events like Develop:Brighton, Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe, Brighton International Animation Festival, and Cinecity bring together game developers, animators, filmmakers, musicians, and digital creatives from across the industry every year. It’s a city shaped by creativity, collaboration, and new ideas.

And when the work’s done, you’re just 10 minutes from the beach, surrounded by independent culture, live music, art, and one of the UK’s most vibrant student communities. We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home.

Where to find us:
MetStudios Brighton
84-86 London Rd
Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN1 4JF

Why Study in Brighton?

Brighton boasts a huge population of games developers and studios, including Studio Gobo, which contributed to Hogwarts Legacy, and Electric Square, which worked on Diablo 4 and Lords of the Fallen. The game engine giant Unity even has its European headquarters here.

Gamers will enjoy the wide range of games shops, bars, cafes, and experiences in and around Brighton, including Anime & Comic Con and the Strange Games Festival. The city also hosts key events, such as the Develop:Brighton conference, the UK’s biggest annual conference for games professionals – the ideal place to network and build valuable industry connections.

Few locations can boast a cosmopolitan city lifestyle just a short walk from the beach. Of course, there’s more to Brighton than just sun and sea; annual music, arts, and cultural festivals – along with copious culinary events – make Brighton an incredibly exciting place to live and study.

Oh, and did we mention the outdoor cinema on the beach every summer?

Brighton is famous for its pebble beach, which stretches from one side of the city to the other, but if you venture a little further afield, you’ll soon find yourself in some of England’s most beautiful countryside.

Easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car, the South Downs National Park boasts 1,600 square kilometres of picturesque natural beauty – a cinematographer’s dream. From the dramatic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters to the woodlands of the Western Weald, you’re spoiled for choice.

Brighton is incredibly cyclist-friendly, with bike lanes and storage throughout the city, and it is now part of the National Cycle Network. The official cycle route along the seafront is a popular choice, and city bikes can be rented through Beryl Bikes.

Brighton’s bus network is extensive, making travel within the city quick and easy. If you’re commuting from outside Brighton, simply get the train to Brighton station.

There are frequent trains to London Victoria and London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport is just a short journey away. Brighton has rail connections across the south east and even within the Brighton itself, with Hove, London Road, and Moulsecoomb areas of the city all having their own local train stations.