Program Overview

BA (Hons) Games Design with Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Games Design with Foundation Year is a four-year course that provides students with the opportunity to study games design at degree level, even if they do not meet the traditional entry requirements. The foundation year allows students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the games design industry.

Overview

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of games design, including the technical, creative, and commercial aspects of the industry. Students will learn how to design video games for consoles, mobiles, and PCs, and will develop their skills in a studio-based environment.

What You'll Learn

• Delve into worldwide design and find your creative voice in a global dynamic.
• Learn in spaces that reflect the studio environment, preparing you for industry.
• Build on your knowledge of games psychology, the industry, and gaming culture.
• Develop teamworking and studio collaboration skills alongside critical transferable skills.
• Create a professional portfolio that shows off your talent to future employers.

Why Study Games Design

The course is taught by highly qualified academics and practitioners with a wide range of expertise and experience. The university's Games Design hub is located on the top floor of the Daphne Oram building, with views of Canterbury Cathedral. Students will have access to an extensive technology suite, including innovative games design equipment, VR headsets, and high-performance PCs and Mac labs.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the course are:

• A Levels: DDE
• BTEC: MPP
• Access: Pass 45 Credits
• International Baccalaureate: TBC The total points required for entry are 64.

How You'll Learn

The course is taught through a combination of technical and creative workshops, lectures, interactive seminars, individual tutorials, demonstrations, and exercises. Students will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, and will be assessed through the submission of practical assignments and a supporting set of materials.

Assessment

The course is assessed through the submission of practical assignments, normally consisting of a practical response to a brief, and a supporting set of materials. There are no formal exams, and modules are loaded with opportunities for formative assessment.

Feedback

Students will receive formative feedback on all practice-based assessments in session and summative feedback on end of module assessment hand-ins. Feedback is intended to help students learn and is encouraged to be discussed with the module tutor.

Your Future Career

A degree in Games Design will help students to enter the games design industry, which is a growth sector in the UK. The transferable skills developed on the course could also open opportunities in software development, games journalism, education, and the creative sector more generally.

Fees

The 2026/27 annual tuition fees for this course are:

• UK: ｣9,790 (Foundation Year), ｣10,050 (years 1-3)
• Overseas: ｣17,000 (all years)

Related Courses

• Graphic Design with Foundation Year
• Film Production with Foundation Year
• Games Design

Regulated by the Office for Students

The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England, aiming to ensure that every student has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.