BA (Hons) Game Design at University of Derby

The games industry is constantly evolving and changing, and this course has been designed specifically to help you stay ahead. Our BA (Hons) Game Design degree prepares you to design, prototype and test exciting player experiences. You will learn by experimenting, iterating and playtesting — exploring new ideas in gameplay, interaction, storytelling and more, across both digital and physical media.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Computer Games  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: ​​3D Modelling​, Programming, ​​Game Engines​, ​​Game Design Fundamentals​, ​​Art and Design Fundamentals​, ​​Level Design​. Year 2 core modules: ​​Game Lab 1​, ​​Game Lab 2​, ​​Technical Game Design 1​, ​​Game Narratives and Worldbuilding​, Social and Sustainable Enterprise, Creativity and Innovation.

Career pathways

This course prepares you to become a confident, adaptable and creative game designer. You will graduate with a strong portfolio, production awareness and experience working across all stages of development.

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