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Course summary
Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.
Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.
As part of your course you’ll:
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Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory
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Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages
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Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity
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Produce games based on your ideas
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Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming
Find out more
Placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.
Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.
Why study Games Design at Leeds Beckett University...
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100% of BSc (Hons) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
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Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme
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Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers
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Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses
*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21
Modules
<strong> Year 1 Core Modules: </strong>
- Games Design
- Game Asset Creation
- Game Development 1
- Game Development 2
<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>
- Game Development 3
- Game Animation & VFX
- Game Studies
- Game Environments
- Concept Art & Visualisation
- Group Project
<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>
- Production Project
- Dissertation
- Games Studio
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GW42
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GW42
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 11 other computing courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
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Phone:0113 812 3113
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