BA (Hons) Computer Games Design with Foundation

4 year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Graphics

Subject

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Computer Games Design Degree equips you with the skills to thrive as a game designer. You’ll learn to create game concepts, build levels, and design mechanics using industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine 5, Jira, and UEFN. Real-world studio practice and exposure to national competitions such as "Search for a Star" prepare you for professional challenges. The course helps you develop a strong portfolio, teamwork abilities, and problem-solving skills—making you job-ready for the competitive world of game design.

Curriculum & Modules

Foundation year

• Games Art and Design

• English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills

• Visual Culture

• Final Major Project

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Games Design Concepts and Visual Storytelling

• Games Studio Practice 1

• Introduction to 3D Asset Creation for Games

• Introduction to Gameplay Mechanics

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Level Design: Player Experience and Usability

• Games Studio Practice 2

• Games Project Management

• Advanced Mechanics and Quest Design

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Games Studio Practice 3

• Final Year Project and Professional Portfolio Curation

• Audio and Soundscapes for Games OR Advanced Games Feature Design and Emerging Technologies

What You'll Go On To Do

Graduating with a Computer Games Design degree opens doors to a variety of exciting roles within the gaming industry. You’ll gain a versatile skill set suited to numerous creative and technical positions, such as:

* Games Designer

* Level Designer

* Producer

* UI and UX Designer

* Interactive Narrative Designer

* Games Tester

These roles span across both independent and large studio environments, offering you opportunities to shape gameplay experiences and bring engaging game worlds to life.

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Study Mode

Full-time & Blended (2 day on campus and 1 day online)

Intakes

October, February and June

Fees

£ 9,250 per year

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are:

• 112 UCAS tariff points from accepted qualifications*, or

• Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4), or

• Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma, or

• Merit at UAL Extended Diploma, or

• 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject, or

• 27 points in the International Baccalaureate

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary