Games Design (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

Games Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Course Overview

Want to design the games you play? Develop games and learn design, animation and digital modelling from industry professionals on our Games Design with Foundation Year Degree.

Why study with us

- Work on live projects from the games industry, working to real deadlines, getting the chance to express your own creative ideas and skills through your project work.

- Take part in the University’s annual Games Design and Animation Virtual Degree Show. It showcases the talents of final year students through Degree Show projects.

- Grab the opportunity for structured work experience, which may include a work placement, an internship, a live business project and more.

What you'll do

- Develop your visualisation and digital modelling skills along with a solid foundation in game design and documentation. These are key talents for modern Games Designers.

- Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.

- Our Industry Speaker programme includes Lead Designers, 3D Artists, QA, Production and Technical Artists from AAA and independent game development studios throughout the UK.

Future Careers

There are many opportunities for Games Design graduates who work hard to create a strong portfolio, including in games design, concept art, environment art and technical processes.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation