BSc Games Design
Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound. Core topics include Programming, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course offers an optional 4-week placement within three years or a 30-week placement as part of a four-year route. A major individual project is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Art & Design in Creative Industries
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Digital Tools
- Study Skills for Creative Industries
- Foundation Project
- Games Design Principles
- Game Art Fundamentals
- Scripting for Games
- Level Design Fundamentals
- Game Modelling Fundamentals
- Game Development Pipeline
- Game Audio Techniques
- Materials Creation and Lighting
- Interface Design
- Game Studio Project
- Modelling for Animation
- Storytelling and Narrative Development
- Usability & Games Analytics
- Games Futures
- Game Animation
- Contemporary Innovations in Games
- Individual Development Project