BA (Hons) Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University

Become a specialist in the field of games design and learn to work in a creative project team to forge a career in games design, interactive design, experience design or digital product design. Learn about the main areas of computer games development, from idea generation through to releasing a playable and polished game. You’ll develop specialist skills in game design, level design, user interface design, and user experience design, with a focus on intuitiveness and accessibility.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: Cambridge School of Art  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll start this course by learning about game design theory, key game development stages, industry-standard game creation tools, world-building techniques, and various roles in the games industry. In years 2 and 3, you’ll deepen your knowledge of tools and techniques for creating characters, environments, and narratives, often working collaboratively. Year 1: Game Concepts and Analysis, Video Game Prototyping, Introduction to Gameplay and Levels, Player-Centric Game Design. Year 2: Collaborative Games Development, Player Experiences in Games, Technical Development for Games, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Studio Practice for Games, Major Project for Games.

Career pathways

Now I’m super confident that I can go out there and get a job in the industry. I can make my own solo projects and I’m having a great time doing it.

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