Game Design (Game Development)

University Centre Grimsby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Design. Build. Play. Repeat.

The BA (Hons) Game Design (Game Development) is designed to prepare students for careers within games by providing them with the core knowledge of games and the rules of play, pacing, project management, app development, C# and C++. The programme allows students to also prepare for high end game design (AAA), all the way through to independent game design practices. This programme will develop and cultivate students knowledge in core game design activities, designing a range of game types that will enter development, and also develop either their artistic or programming knowledge bases and skillsets using industry standard software and techniques. To showcase the full breadth of game design, there will be a large emphasis on group projects, personal accountability, and practical skill development.

Students will explore:

  • Core

    · Project Management · Game Design · Level Design · Narrative Design · Group Management · Game Theory · Fun and Play Mechanics · Mechanics Development · Game Systems · UI/UX · Prototype Development · Node-Based Scripting · C#/C++ Programming · Modern Game Engine Development

    Progressing through year 1 and 2, students will develop their ability to plan and develop projects, utilise skillsets that grow and compound their praxis. In year 3, students will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with peers, in order to plan, develop and reflect upon a final game project throughout the year.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2139 Information technology 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
    Grimsby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation