Program Overview

Game Design - BA (Hons)

Overview

Dream of designing the next big game? Our BA (Hons) Game Design course offers the perfect platform to turn your vision into reality. You’ll learn the art of crafting engaging game narratives, mechanics, and world-building in a creative and supportive environment. We focus on providing a balance between artistic vision and technical proficiency to ensure you’re industry ready.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE and other level 2 requirements

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements

• A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent), AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels.
• Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• T Level: Merit overall.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3.
• OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.
• Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC).
• Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall.

International qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall.
• EU / International students: Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BA (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26

International students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BA (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £17,690 in 2025/26

Course in Depth

Year one

• Game Programming 20 credits
• Modelling 20 credits
• Game Asset Pipeline 20 credits
• Game Mechanics 20 credits
• Animation 20 credits
• Game Design 20 credits

Year two

• Interface and UX Scripting 20 credits
• Rapid Design Prototyping 20 credits
• Game Studio Production 20 credits
• Worldbuilding 20 credits
• Immersive Technologies 20 credits
• Collaborative Practice 20 credits

Year 3

• Game Artificial Intelligence 20 credits
• Virtual Production 20 credits
• Storytelling and Narrative 20 credits
• Console Game Development 20 credits
• Individual Honours Project 40 credits

Employability

• Develop Your Own Practice
• Link Theory to Practice
• Professional Standards in Presentation and Collaboration
• Develop a Broad Skill Set
• Professional Practice Guidance

Facilities & Staff

• Motion Capture (Mocap) Labs
• Texture Creation and Photogrammetry Equipment
• VR and AR Development Kits
• Dedicated Game Studios

Our staff

• Nathan Dewell: Course Leader – BSc (Hons) Game Technology
• Zuby Ahmed: Programme & Creative Director Video Game Design & Production
• Sion Lenton: Course Director