BA Computer Games Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design is a computer games and animation degree focused on the creative and technical processes of building interactive experiences. Core topics include Project Management and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a final-year Major Project for Games and culminates in professional portfolio building. The first year covers the foundations through Game Concepts and Analysis, Video Game Prototyping, Introduction to Gameplay and Levels, Player-Centric Game Design, and Into ARU. The second year builds upon this with Collaborative Games Development, Player Experiences in Games, Technical Development for Games, and a Ruskin Module. The final year centres on advanced studio practice and independent project work, featuring compulsory modules such as Studio Practice for Games and Major Project for Games.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 68%
- London: 7%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Concepts and Analysis
- Video Game Prototyping
- Introduction to Gameplay and Levels
- Player-Centric Game Design
- Into ARU
- Collaborative Games Development
- Player Experiences in Games
- Technical Development for Games
- Ruskin Module
- Studio Practice for Games
- Major Project for Games
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
How many students continue on BA Computer Games Design at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.