BSc (Hons) Games Design

A Foundation Year is available on this course. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations: The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA)

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects:

None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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Key areas of study

UCAS code G601

Our BSc (Hons) Games Design degree focuses on the design aspect of creating contemporary video games; exploring everything from the theory behind the creation of successful digital entertainment titles to the generation of dedicated art and content for them. This course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses producing the very best industry ready graduates.

Games design principles

You will cover games design principles, level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation plus 3D modelling, texturing and lighting, as well as animation techniques for games. The units cover modern computer games design.

Guest lectures

We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, Playground Games, Boss Alien, Media Molecule, and others. As a result you can expect guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.

Work placement opportunity

To complement the skills and knowledge acquired on the course, those undertaking the four-year course have the opportunity to complete at least 30 weeks in an industry work placement.

Preparing you for a career

As well as preparing you for a career in the games industry, the skills and knowledge you will develop on this course will also open up opportunities in a range of other sectors, such as digital technologies, architectural visualisation, mixed and virtual realities, as well as the wider digital creative industries.

The computer games industry is continuing to expand at a rapid rate. This course will help you develop all the skills you need to enter this fast-paced and exciting industry. We have links with games companies locally, nationally and internationally, allowing you to make contacts before you graduate.