Game Design

University of Hull
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

Learn from BAFTA-winning games designers in this games design degree. Developed with employers this course combines theory, commercial and practical skills.

You'll develop a strong specialism in your favourite aspect of games design, while building skills in other aspects like game design, game art, game audio and narrative design to make you a desirable all-rounder.

Spend an optional year in industry honing your virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality project skills, while building contacts. And take advantage of our close links with industry on study trips, visits from guest speakers and game jams.

Why study at Hull?

  • Cutting edge tech: Create VR, AR or mixed reality projects in our high-tech design labs, including a virtual reality lounge with Virtuix Omni VR treadmill.

  • Industry links for career success: Spend a year in industry to hone your skills and contacts, and present your final year project to employers in Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase

  • Practical assessments: Use the latest game engines to work on collaborative projects which form all your assessments – no exams here!

    Where could this take me?

    Studying a curriculum developed in collaboration with games employers and taught by industry experts means you are certain to graduate with the skills employers need.

    Previous graduates have worked on a range of well-known games in studios across the UK in roles including VFX artist, game designer, environment and texture artists, and character designers.

    You’ll also have learned plenty of transferable skills which could propel you into wider roles in the creative industries.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2136 IT quality and testing professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Hull
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000