BA Games Design with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Games Design with Foundation Year, a games design degree centered on creative and technical aspects of interactive digital experiences. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year programme begins with a foundational year providing academic preparation and media introductions before advancing to three undergraduate years incorporating industry work placements and employer briefs. The initial foundation year covers fundamental academic preparation and media concepts through compulsory modules including Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence, Project, Communication: Introduction to Modern Media, and Image: Introduction to the Humanities. The first undergraduate year introduces core concepts and production pipelines through modules such as Game On, Why Video Games Matter, Level Up, and Storytelling and World Building. The second year progresses into technical and collaborative workflows via Games Technologies, Interactive Storytelling, Professional Placement, and Games Studio. The final year centres on autonomous outputs and portfolio generation through Professional Learning Through Work and Final Project and Creative Portfolio, while offering optional modules such as Applied Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Games Design.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 48 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Project
- Communication: Introduction to Modern Media
- Image: Introduction to the Humanities
- Game On
- Why Video Games Matter
- Level Up
- Professional Development
- Storytelling and World Building
- Games Technologies
- Interactive Storytelling
- Professional Placement
- Games Studio
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Final Project and Creative Portfolio
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Immersive Games Design
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BA Games Design with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Design with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Games Design with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Does BA Games Design with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Games Design with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.