BA (Hons) Games Design at University of the Arts London

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Games Design teaches you to use the software tools of games design to create new gaming experiences, with industry skills such as game storyboarding, prototyping, programming and play testing.

Faculty: London College of Communication | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introduction to Games Design (20 credits); Programming and Technical Design for Games (40 credits); Designing the User Experience (UX) of Games (20 credits); Game Concept to Playable Prototype (40 credits); Agile Game Development (40 credits); Understanding Player Experience (20 credits).

Career pathways

The course develops the creative, technical and professional skills needed for careers across the games industry and wider creative sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS tariff points from one or a combination of: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include English, History, Media, Business, Art and Design or other Social Sciences); Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma; or equivalent. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,510 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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