Games Development (Design) BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers create memorable gameplay experiences. Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on this course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development.
You’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, and the motivations of the player. You’ll take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games. Our three Games Development courses share a common first year; you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts.
As the course progresses and your understanding evolves, you’ll become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design documentation and prototypes, concepts, or scripting. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Games Development (Design) courses are Game Designer, Lead Game Designer, Software Engineer, Environment Artist and Technical Artist.*
Key highlights
- Analyse games to understand what makes them fun and motivates players
- Common first year shared with two other games development courses
- Learn to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts
- Specialise later, producing design documentation, prototypes, concepts or scripting
- Covers single-player, multiplayer, competitive and co-operative gameplay design
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — BBB at A Level (General Studies is not accepted). 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BBB at A Level (General Studies is not accepted). 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Game Designer
- Lead Game Designer
- Software Engineer
- Environment Artist
- Technical Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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