36 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Turn your passion for games into the skills, confidence, and experience needed to thrive in the dynamic international games and creative industries. This hands-on BSc Games Design degree blends creativity with technical expertise, preparing you to design, develop, and deliver immersive gaming experiences, from concept to completion.
From RPG and horror to action, strategy, sports, and classic 8-bit - whatever your interests, you'll study some of the most influential games ever made. You'll discover how games are imagined, built, and refined, while developing a strong understanding of the tools, technologies, and workflows used by professional studios.
As part of this course, you'll:
You'll be based at our City Campus in Leeds, studying in vibrant creative environments and developing a professional portfolio that reflects industry expectations and your individual strengths.
From RPG and horror to action, strategy, sports, and classic 8-bit - whatever your interests, you'll study some of the most influential games ever made. You'll discover how games are imagined, built, and refined, while developing a strong understanding of the tools, technologies, and workflows used by professional studios.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Design and produce original games driven by your own creative vision
- Study modules across three core areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept, and asset production; and games design theory and practice
- Take ideas from initial concept through design, visualisation, and technical implementation
- Build practical experience by testing, refining, and improving your work through feedback and collaborative projects
- Develop transferable creative and technical skills used across games, animation, digital and interactive media, and the wider creative sector
You'll be based at our City Campus in Leeds, studying in vibrant creative environments and developing a professional portfolio that reflects industry expectations and your individual strengths.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Turn your passion for games into the skills, confidence, and experience needed to thrive in the dynamic international games and creative industries. This hands-on BSc Games Design degree blends creativity with technical expertise, preparing you to design, develop, and deliver immersive gaming experiences, from concept to completion.
From RPG and horror to action, strategy, sports, and classic 8-bit - whatever your interests, you'll study some of the most influential games ever made. You'll discover how games are imagined, built, and refined, while developing a strong understanding of the tools, technologies, and workflows used by professional studios.
As part of this course, you'll:
You'll be based at our City Campus in Leeds, studying in vibrant creative environments and developing a professional portfolio that reflects industry expectations and your individual strengths.
From RPG and horror to action, strategy, sports, and classic 8-bit - whatever your interests, you'll study some of the most influential games ever made. You'll discover how games are imagined, built, and refined, while developing a strong understanding of the tools, technologies, and workflows used by professional studios.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Design and produce original games driven by your own creative vision
- Study modules across three core areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept, and asset production; and games design theory and practice
- Take ideas from initial concept through design, visualisation, and technical implementation
- Build practical experience by testing, refining, and improving your work through feedback and collaborative projects
- Develop transferable creative and technical skills used across games, animation, digital and interactive media, and the wider creative sector
You'll be based at our City Campus in Leeds, studying in vibrant creative environments and developing a professional portfolio that reflects industry expectations and your individual strengths.
Admission Requirements
28+
4+
6+
54+
112+
GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.
IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.
IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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