Games Design BA (Hons)

Key highlights

• Design and build games for multiple platforms
• Explore market demand to develop ideas for the next big game
• Gain experience to start a professional career after graduation

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• ICAEW Foundation Bursary

  Three annual payments of £4,000

  Up to £12,000

• John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

  Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

  Up to £2,000

• Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

  This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

• Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

  £500 per year of study

  Up to £1,500

• TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

  Up to £100

• The Chancellor's Fund

  Up to £50

• The University of Northampton International Scholarship

  The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

• Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

  Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

• Games Designer
• Level Designer
• Game Developer
• Gameplay Designer
• Technical Designer
• Indie Game Developer

Cost of study

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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.