Design. Build. Play. Repeat.
The BA (Hons) Game Design (Game Development) is designed to prepare students for careers within games by providing them with the core knowledge of games and the rules of play, pacing, project management, app development, C# and C++. The programme allows students to also prepare for high end game design (AAA), all the way through to independent game design practices. This programme will develop and cultivate students knowledge in core game design activities, designing a range of game types that will enter development, and also develop either their artistic or programming knowledge bases and skillsets using industry standard software and techniques. To showcase the full breadth of game design, there will be a large emphasis on group projects, personal accountability, and practical skill development.
Students will explore:
· Project Management
· Game Design
· Level Design
· Narrative Design
· Group Management
· Game Theory
· Fun and Play Mechanics
· Mechanics Development
· Game Systems
· UI/UX
· Prototype Development
· Node-Based Scripting
· C#/C++ Programming
· Modern Game Engine Development
Progressing through year 1 and 2, students will develop their ability to plan and develop projects, utilise skillsets that grow and compound their praxis. In year 3, students will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with peers, in order to plan, develop and reflect upon a final game project throughout the year.
Year 1
The course is 100% assessment based. This means no exams and you can focus on building games, programming, testing and being the best you possibly can be.
We will be using game demos, reflective journals, essays, pitches and presentations where you will show your projects off to staff. All good developers will need to show their work off, so we will help you feel comfortable in doing so.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre Grimsby has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Standard offer
Applicants will require 80 UCAS points in a Games Design or Computing related subject, or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English (or equivalent) at Grade D/3, and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4.
Non-standard offer
Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC level 3 courses). An applicant must be able to demonstrate recent work/experience/interest in the Games or adjacent sector which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications. If they can not do this, a small portfolio of work which showcases their talent and interest in Game Development, either of Gameplay, AI NPCs, or Level Design.
All such non-standard applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant work/experience.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
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