University of Northampton

Games Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Games Design Top-Up BA (Hons) is structured to prepare students to become Game Designers with practical application taking precedence over theoretical work. You will be expected to already have a good working knowledge of Game Engines, Art packages and design theory. You will join current third year Games Design BA (Hons) students to work on a number of portfolio-based projects and a substantive personal project.

You will be able to share your experiences with current Game Design students and collaborate on team projects.

Key highlights

  • Practical application prioritised over theoretical work
  • Portfolio-based projects alongside current final-year Games Design students
  • Substantive personal project to showcase your design skills
  • Collaborative team projects with fellow Game Design students
  • Builds on existing knowledge of game engines and art packages

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

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

  • Game Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Gameplay Designer
  • Technical Designer
  • Narrative Designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

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