Game and Level Design BA Honours
36 monthsProgramme duration
17,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of game design with our hands-on, industry-focused Game and Level Design BA. From day one, you’ll develop the technical skills and creative mindset needed to succeed in the fast-paced gaming industry. Whether it's game mechanics, storytelling, or level design, this course will prepare you for a rewarding career in game design and beyond.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid portfolio, a network of industry contacts, and the skills to excel in the competitive world of game design.
- Highly rated by students: Our Game and Level Design BA is highly praised by students, with 93% satisfaction in teaching quality and 96% satisfaction in our facilities (NSS, 2024). You can look forward to receiving outstanding education from day one.
- Practical learning from day one: Dive straight into designing and prototyping games, using both digital and paper-based methods, and build your skills through real-world applications. You will learn key skills, such as game design and prototyping, game engine scripting,, basic programming, writing and storytelling for games and environmental design.
- Develop a standout portfolio: Build a professional portfolio of game prototypes that showcase your creative and technical abilities, ready to impress employers. You'll learn how to communicate a detailed game idea professionally across a range of modes including writing, prototyping, diagramming, speaking. And learn how to produce digital prototypes in response to a industry briefs.
- Collaborative, cross-disciplinary experience: Work alongside students from other creative disciplines such as 3D animation, art and design, and music, preparing you for the collaborative nature of the gaming industry.
- Industry connections: Benefit from strong links with top game studios, such as CCP, CD Projekt Red, and Media Molecule. Access live briefs, guest lectures, and potential job opportunities.
- Storytelling mastery: Learn how to craft immersive narratives to engage players throughout the game experience. We'll also cover level design including an understanding of digital architecture, challenge and pacing, and environmental storytelling.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid portfolio, a network of industry contacts, and the skills to excel in the competitive world of game design.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of game design with our hands-on, industry-focused Game and Level Design BA. From day one, you’ll develop the technical skills and creative mindset needed to succeed in the fast-paced gaming industry. Whether it's game mechanics, storytelling, or level design, this course will prepare you for a rewarding career in game design and beyond.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid portfolio, a network of industry contacts, and the skills to excel in the competitive world of game design.
- Highly rated by students: Our Game and Level Design BA is highly praised by students, with 93% satisfaction in teaching quality and 96% satisfaction in our facilities (NSS, 2024). You can look forward to receiving outstanding education from day one.
- Practical learning from day one: Dive straight into designing and prototyping games, using both digital and paper-based methods, and build your skills through real-world applications. You will learn key skills, such as game design and prototyping, game engine scripting,, basic programming, writing and storytelling for games and environmental design.
- Develop a standout portfolio: Build a professional portfolio of game prototypes that showcase your creative and technical abilities, ready to impress employers. You'll learn how to communicate a detailed game idea professionally across a range of modes including writing, prototyping, diagramming, speaking. And learn how to produce digital prototypes in response to a industry briefs.
- Collaborative, cross-disciplinary experience: Work alongside students from other creative disciplines such as 3D animation, art and design, and music, preparing you for the collaborative nature of the gaming industry.
- Industry connections: Benefit from strong links with top game studios, such as CCP, CD Projekt Red, and Media Molecule. Access live briefs, guest lectures, and potential job opportunities.
- Storytelling mastery: Learn how to craft immersive narratives to engage players throughout the game experience. We'll also cover level design including an understanding of digital architecture, challenge and pacing, and environmental storytelling.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid portfolio, a network of industry contacts, and the skills to excel in the competitive world of game design.
Admission Requirements
80+
59+
4+
6+
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,200 GBP
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