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BA (Hons) Games Design

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Course Overview

Turn your ideas into exciting new games. Seventy-five percent of your course is practical – designing, developing and creating new game experiences to create a portfolio for future employers.

This games design degree is all about the art and design work related to video games, creating storyboard concepts and turning them into playable prototypes. You’ll gain the skills to compete in this growing industry.

Industry-standard 3D and games engine software will help you develop essential skills including drawing, modelling, texturing and using the games engine. Our dedicated arts campus will allow you to mix with other creatives, allowing you to work on joint projects and develop your own network of creative practitioner

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC-BBB 

  • T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) – M All subjects are accepted however we do recommend the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course.

  • Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 24 Credits at Distinction & 21 at Merit 

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM

  • Scottish Highers: 96-120 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

  • Irish LC Highers: 96-120 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

  • Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Y

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Carlisle - Brampton Road (Blended Learning)

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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,

13575, (INT)

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