BDes (Hons) Games Design at Ulster University

Programme overview

A creative full-time undergraduate honours degree at Ulster University in Belfast focused on the design and development of games using specialised tools and practices.

Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study game design principles and theories and learn game prototyping, UI design, level design, game testing and game narrative, creating games for traditional and emerging platforms including virtual, augmented and mixed reality.

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Entry requirements

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language; NI/ROI Access course overall profile of 63% (120-credit course); University General Entrance Requirements apply. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 (or an accepted alternative test) for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,490 a year (2026/27). International fee Source

Intake: September 2026

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