BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development at University of West London

Programme overview

On this BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development degree, you will be empowered in your ability to create new worlds and design gameplay experiences from scratch, all through the use of powerful games engines, creation of a variety of new asset types, and confident utilisation of code. Specialised teaching focused on game design and development will help prepare you for a career in the fast-growing and highly creative games industry. Our bold curriculum is designed to provide the key design and technical skills demanded in the field.

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

What you will study

BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development has been designed by experienced course leaders with active participation within the UK games industry to provide sector-leading study of modern game design and development paradigms. The curriculum is grounded on the principles of how games are made, providing a broad foundational underpinning which is software-agnostic, while allowing for high-level specialisation through study of contemporary topics in modern gaming and resulting in a highly-personalised final major project. Modules include: Games Narrative Design; Interactive Environments and Level Design; Games Programming Fundamentals; Game Design and Concept; Keystone Project; 3D Assets; Designing for Interaction; Player Behaviour; Game Development Paradigms; Research Project for Games Design and Development.

Career pathways

Games design and development graduates can go on to work in a range of roles within the games and adjacent entertainment and computing industries. You may also pursue opportunities in related fields where knowledge of design paradigms, project management, production skills, computing pipelines, and understanding of human-computer interaction is valued. Job roles include: game design; level design; character art; interaction design; play testing; visual effects; animation.

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Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: I603.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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