BA (Hons) Games Design at York St John University

This course will unlock your creative potential. Gain the technical skills to create the games you would love to play. Explore how design, storytelling, art and coding come together to create unique and memorable games. Our industry professionals will teach you how to design and develop computer games from concept art through to asset creation, animation and level design. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to design fully playable games.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Optional modules include Context of Practice; Game Design Principles; Design Process; Game Design Practice 1; Critical and Contextual Studies 1; Personal and Professional Practice 1.

Career pathways

On this course you will develop the specialist knowledge and creative skill you need to work in the games industry. You will also gain communication, presentation and programming skills that are in high demand in a range of careers. Example roles include Games designer; Software tester; Narrative designer; VR Designer.

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