London South Bank University

Game Design and Development - BA (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

From player to creator BA Games Design and Development will equip you with the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for gaming into a rewarding career. Our academics come from leading gaming companies like Sega, Sony and Curve Digital, bringing their real-world expertise and industry connections to the classroom. They’ll help you build a versatile skill set that will allow you to take on a variety of roles in the industry, while also supporting you to explore and grow your individual specialisms (be it audio programming, design, 2D/3D modelling or anything else).

To help you play to your strengths and interests even further, the course content has been refreshed in consultation with our industry partners for September 2026 entry (subject to validation). You’ll take dedicated modules in areas such as design, benefit from a renewed focus on accessibility and playtesting, and share modules with Computer Science students to enhance your coding skills. You’ll also gain plenty of experience collaborating and communicating with others, giving you a well-rounded foundation for the future.

As well as the technical side of making games, you’ll learn about the gaming industry, and you’ll develop the creative and organisational skills for game production and leadership roles. You can expect to create games for a wide range of gaming platforms: computer games, arcade games, gaming consoles, mobile games and online multiplayer gaming. We’ll cover game and level design, character design, animation, sound design and 3D modelling, all culminating in a major independent project.

Key highlights

  • Taught by academics from Sega, Sony and Curve Digital
  • Content refreshed with industry partners, focusing on accessibility and playtesting
  • Shared modules with Computer Science students to strengthen coding skills
  • Create games for consoles, mobile, arcade, PC and online multiplayer
  • Covers level design, character design, animation, sound design and 3D modelling
  • Culminates in a major independent games project

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — A Level BCC; 104 UCAS points BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; 96 UCAS points Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits; 96 UCAS points Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 104 UCAS points Applicants must hol…
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — A Level BCC; 104 UCAS points BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; 96 UCAS points Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits; 96 UCAS points Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 104 UCAS points Applicants must hol…
  • BTEC: MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — A Level BCC; 104 UCAS points BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; 96 UCAS points Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits; 96 UCAS points Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 104 UCAS points Applicants must hol…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Game designer
  • Games programmer
  • Level designer
  • 3D artist
  • Audio programmer
  • Game producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £15,500 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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