Video Game Design - BA (Hons)

... United Kingdom
... Birmingham City University

Course Overview

The course focuses on digital media asset production and communication. You will gain a grounding within the industrys design and production principles while developing your creative and teamwork skills. Building upon your design and production skills, in the first year you will be tasked with a specific role within our in-house game development studio over the summer term. This work experience gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and professional practices youve learned on the course in a safe and supportive environment. Throughout the two years, you will be provided with a structured program of learning, in line with your chosen specialism of video game design. The course culminates with a project you define yourself which targets a specific subsector of the video games industry.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

City Centre


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

2


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

£11,100, £14,500,


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