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Games Design and Development

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Teesside University London Campus
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Course summary

International students: This course is not available for international applicants requiring a Student Visa.

Location: This Teesside University award is delivered at our London Here East campus, part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Start dates: Apply now for September 2025, November 2025 or January 2026 - visit www.tees.ac.uk/london/studentlife for details.

Course overview: This one year Certificate of Higher Education is ideal if you want to experience the benefits of university-level education before committing to study a full degree. We support you all the way - maybe you've been out of education for a while, didn't get the grades first time round or want to retrain in a new field.

Have you ever played a computer game and thought you could design something better? A games designer makes great ideas become real, designing the rules and structure of a game, and implementing them in a game engine. You learn by doing, under the guidance of professionals and industry-experienced tutors, alongside fellow students all passionate about this field. Networking opportunities include Animex, our annual high-profile international animation and games festival.

After the course: You develop the skills you need for a career in the games industry and well as the generic skills to open up so many other career paths. Graduates may go on to work as a creative director, games designer, scriptwriter, level designer, interface designer and games tester.

Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).

Assessment method

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Teesside University London Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
IYGD
Institution code:
T20
Campus name:
Teesside University London Campus
Campus Code:
L
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
IYGD
Institution code:
T20
Campus name:
Teesside University London Campus
Campus Code:
L

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

64 points

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Fees and funding

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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

Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/london. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.

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