Games Design and Development BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Grow your design and development skills supported by experienced academic staff. Enhance your programming, experiment with technology and master gameplay design, prototyping and in-game engine scripting. Do you want to design and balance game mechanics to create emergent dynamic player experiences? On this hands-on course, you'll be making games with a mix of digital and paper prototyping and planning from week one.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Department of Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one you will play and analyse games critically in class using both digital and table-top games. Compulsory modules include Games Design Fundamentals, Mechanics of Player Experience and Playtesting, Professional Studio Practice 1, Prototyping and Scripting, Advanced Prototyping and Programming, Game Cultures and Design Beyond Entertainment, Professional Studio Practice 2: Industry Projects, Technology, Gameplay, and Mechanics, Experimental Gameplay Development, Games Design Processes, Research, and Playtesting.

Career pathways

This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive as a game designer in a dynamic industry. Through hands-on experience, you will develop a portfolio that will set you up for a successful career in a range of creative industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

80-112 UCAS points. including GCSE Grade C/4 in mathematics. A level: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 80-112 UCAS Tariff points. Entry onto this course does not require a portfolio.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £152 per taught credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/6e2f4346-dd30-4efb-bc44-913edd67ef3b/games-design-and-development?studyYear=2027

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