BA Games Design and Development

The BA Games Design and Development at Coventry University teaches all stages of game creation, from storyboarding, concept development and prototyping to full production, quality assurance and testing. 

Students use a studio‑based environment that mirrors professional practice, supported by industry‑led projects and collaborative development, enabling you to build playable games across multiple platforms and are assessed through projects, pitching, prototyping and creation of game‑design documentation. 

The first year is shared with related creative‑technology courses, while later years let you specialise and even opt for an optional placement year, with reduced fee and mentor support, to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Coventry University is a well-regarded, modern university in Coventry, England, founded in 1843. The university was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and 5 QS Stars for teaching and facilities. It is located in one of England’s top five student cities, with a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, the Arts and, of course, Games Design and Development. Students benefit from strong industry relationships, a vibrant campus and excellent graduate outcomes.

Candidates of BA Games Design and Development at Coventry University must submit a personal statement explaining their reason for applying for this course and an academic or employer reference, with an option to upload their CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need UCAS tariff points based on strong A-level or equivalent performance.
• Applicants holding another degree can be considered if they have relevant work experience in fields like game development or digital media.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates from non-English-speaking countries need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
• An equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) is also accepted

International students of BA Games Design and Development from Coventry University pay £18,300 for their tuition fee yearly.  Those who opt in for the placement year benefit from a reduced fee of around £1,800 for that year.

Coventry University offers various scholarships, bursaries and financial support, such as the International Pathways Scholarship valued at £3,000, available to international students applying to foundation, international year one, or pre-master’s programmes and automatically awarded based on academic merit.

Graduates of BA Games Design and Development In Coventry University can pursue roles such as:

• Games Designer
• Game Developer (Programmer)
• Quality Assurance (QA) Tester
• Concept Artist / Visual Designer
• Indie Studio Founder

Candidates for BA Games Design and Development at Coventry University should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.