Games Design (with Professional Practice Year)
University for the Creative ArtsGames Design (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University for the Creative Arts, based in Farnham, taught full-time with year in industry over 4 years. 79% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
32 - 168 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
78.84%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Learn how to shape and enhance a player's gaming experience and fully develop exciting ideas on our holistic BA (Hons) Games Design degree course at UCA Farnham.
The role of the games designer is central to the development of any game – it's designers that create the rules, systems and mechanics that form the centre of any gaming experience. You’ll learn to prototype games using games engines, develop design documentation, conduct research, and create experiences. This course is all about developing your ideas, nurturing your creativity, and giving you the skills to make your concepts a reality.
You’ll be supported along the way by a team of lecturers with a wealth of industry experience at AAA games studios, and, since the course is aligned to the most prestigious developers and publishers, you’ll be fully prepared to start your career right after graduation.
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Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time with year in industry
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Farnham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ