Games Design BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

On this degree you'll explore the theory of game design and develop the skills to design and build games for multiple platforms, learning from staff with industry experience. Graduate ready for a career in game development and programming.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: E-Sports and Game Development | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our comprehensive Games Design BA (Hons) degree programme, you will be taught in a way that encourages creativity and gives you the opportunity to learn from those with industry experience. Through a series of practical modules, you will be given the chance to explore the theory of game design through to the development of quality prototypes for mobile, PC, and console. Modules include Group Game Project: Fundamentals, Scripting for Games, 2D Game Asset Production, Level Design Principles, 3D Modelling for Gameplay Prototypes, User Interface Design for Games, Narrative for Games, Group Game Project: Advanced, Design and Development for Games, Human Computer Interaction for Games, Games Production, Interaction Design for Games.

Career pathways

Games development is a sector that has a range of different roles. Through studying a Games Design BA, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to have a successful career within the game development and programming industry.

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Entry requirements

A typical offer for this BA Games Design degree could be: BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level You will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. The University of Northampton welcomes international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. English language: Those who do not have English as their first language will need to demonstrate that they meet the minimum English language requirements. IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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