Games Design (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 points

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

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation

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    University of Central Lancashire

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