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BA Games Design

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Games Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
I610
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant art and design subject Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant art and design subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Game Art, focusing on digital game design and production. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Modules include Level Design, Content Creation Techniques, and Games Production, with opportunities to submit work to national competitions. The course culminates in a final-year Dissertation and Portfolio.

Modules

  • Building Worlds
  • Making Games
  • Level Design
  • Games Studios One
  • Design Challenges
  • Experimental Games
  • Professional Practice
  • Content Creation Techniques
  • Game Studies Two
  • Games Prototypes
  • Games Production
  • Dissertation
  • Portfolio