University for the Creative Arts

BA (Hons) Games Design

University for the Creative ArtsFarnham, United Kingdom

Course overview

A Games Design course at a specialist creative industry uni. Based in the heart of the UK gaming sector with major games studios and developers nearby.

Key highlights

  • Taught at a specialist creative industries university
  • Based in the heart of the UK gaming sector
  • Major games studios and developers located nearby

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extende…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English

Scholarships

  • UCA Creative Development Scholarships

    Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year

    Up to £3,000
  • UCA Merit Scholarship

    Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.

    Up to £4,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Games Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Narrative Designer
  • Gameplay Designer
  • Technical Designer
  • QA Tester

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

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 for the Creative Arts, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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