Games Design

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory

  • Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages

  • Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity

  • Produce games based on your ideas

  • Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming

    Find out more

    Placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.

    Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.

    Why study Games Design at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 100% of BSc (Hons) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

  • Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme

  • Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers

  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses

    Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    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

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    Leeds Beckett University

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