BA (Hons) Games Design at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

This is a design-led games degree focused on the creative development of interactive experiences rather than traditional programming. Throughout the course, you’ll explore how games communicate ideas, tell stories, create emotional impact, and engage players through design, interaction, and visual world-building.

Faculty: Institute of Education, Arts and Society | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you will learn to design, develop, and create new and unique gaming experiences. However, this is not a programming course; it is all about the art and design work related to video games. Modules include: Cultural Contexts; Collaborative Practice; Drawing, Visualisation and Concept Art; Gaming For Game Designers; Working in the Creative Industries; Cultural and Ethical Awareness in Games; Concept To Prototype; Concept Art & Visualisation 2; Texturing; UI and UX for games; Theory and Research Methods in the Arts; Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BCC - BBC T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted however we do recommend the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course. Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit Scottish Highers: BBBC - BBBA Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B1x3, B2 Minimum entry: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/3e23c624-5e35-d23e-f7cd-9ce0cfe30e2b/games-design?studyYear=2027

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