BA (Hons) Game Design

... United Kingdom
... University of Hull

Course Overview

growth in the UK games industry has been the fastest it has ever been, generating almost £1 billion in revenue in 2020. Our hands-on course aims to prepare you for a career in this exciting industry and beyond with a focus on employability, allowing you to develop a professional-standard portfolio to showcase your abilities and boost your career prospects.

Our relationship with Game Republic – a network of game developers throughout Yorkshire and the North, means you could take part in their annual Student Showcase – presenting final-year projects to industry employers and competing against teams from other universities in the region.

You'll have access to our media labs, home to the latest digital media software and hardware used in the industry today.

Alongside gaining skills required by the games industry, you will develop transferrable skills such as communication, problem-solving, and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams – all essential attributes for graduates seeking employment within the creative sector.

Explore the world of game development and enhance your skills across several areas including Game Design, Game Art, Game Audio, and Narrative Design.

Study under experts who’ve worked on BAFTA Award-winning games and PlayStation 5 launch titles.

Use the latest immersive technology such as our Virtuix Omni VR treadmill which allows you to physically walk in a virtual environment.

Access to Viper – the highest-rated computer in the North of England – for lightning-fast, high-quality 3D rendering.

Work Placement opportunities with Lampada Digital Solutions – working on Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality projects for the private and public sectors.

Take on extracurricular events, including game jams and study trips to the Yorkshire Games Festival

Several guest speakers from a range of industry backgrounds. Previous speakers include David Dino from Sumo Digital, Wesley Arthur from Sumo Digital, Simon Barratt CEO of Cooperative Innovations, Steve Ince Games Writer, Fee Laming GaMaYo, Jamie Sefton from Game Republic, Rebecca Hill National Science & Media Museum, Adam Beta Jester, Ian Livingstone CBE Co-founder Games Workshop, Matt Glanville, Andrew Crawshaw

Opportunities for advice on portfolios and CVs and the option to take part in international game student competitions.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 28 points

  • Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Designing


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Campus Name

Hull, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time,3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15400, (INT)


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