Games Design

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

Course Overview

You'll love our Games Design course if you want to design the games you play. From the start, you’ll be designing and developing games, from design and animation to digital modelling.

Why study with us

  • Games Design at the University of Central Lancashire is accredited by Unreal Academic Partner Program.

  • The course has a large dedicated studio with high end PC’s , graphic tablets, VR sets etc. The studio open to all students throughout the working week and has a friendly collaborative atmosphere which prepares students for their professional career.

  • Many of our graduates are now well-respected games designers and artists. In a variety of high-profile companies in the games industry.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects with companies, adding a real boost to your CV.

  • You are encouraged to operate as a games designer. And given the creative freedom and necessary skills to develop your own ideas.

  • We have an established visiting Industry Speaker programme. Which includes Lead Designers, 3D Artists, QA, Production and Technical Artists from AAA and independent game development studios.

    Future Careers

    Our alumni have gone on to work for a variety of highly successful games companies. For example TT Games, Warner Brothers, Ninja Theory, Team17, Sumo Digital, Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Playdemic and Rebellion.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation