BA (Hons) Game Design at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A game design degree combining artistic expression, game theory and hands-on production, delivered at City Campus with access to motion capture, immersive XR technology, pen and touch-screen workstations and camera tracking equipment. The University describes it as one of the UK's longest-established Game Design degrees.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: Game Design | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include 3D Level Production, Artwork in 4D, Character and Gamespace Design, Emerging Interactive Technologies, Immersion, Atmosphere and Effects, Mobile Game Design, Major Project Design, Major Project Production and Team Game Production, alongside Ways of Seeing, Being and Working.

Career pathways

Game designer or narrative designer, technical or environment artist, animator or character modeller, level or gameplay designer, XR/VR content developer, creative technologist, indie developer or studio founder, UX designer in interactive media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Art and Design. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core; UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design grade M. Applicants must have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants with work experience are considered and the process may involve an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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