BA Game Design

The BA Game Design at Birmingham City University is a full-time course designed to teach you how to create game narratives and build engaging games. During this course, you will learn how to use industry-standard tools and design software to bring your artistic vision to life. Also, you will cover core aspects such as game mechanics, animation, game programming, technical game development, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technical design skills.

For this programme, the university makes sure to emphasise practice and teamwork, as you will work on simulated projects with other students. Also, you will get the opportunity to work with a real establishment through the optional placement year. At the end of the course, you will have designed and developed complex game systems with advanced technology and the necessary skill set.

Founded in 1992 and granted university status in 1971, Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution. This university consistently ranks among the top 10 UK universities and has around 31,000 students from more than 100 countries. The university is also ranked in the top 30 for high-quality education in subjects like Education, Mechanical Engineering, Dance, Media studies, and Design.

With its fully furnished campuses (City Centre and City South Campuses) and knowledgeable academic staff, Birmingham City University offers a comfortable learning environment. These make Birmingham City University an excellent choice for any student.

Grade Requirements

• As an applicant, you should have a minimum UCAS point of 112 from either an A-Level (BBC) or the International Baccalaureate (28 points overall). 

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BA Game Design at Birmingham City University is £17,690. However, placement year costs and other personal expenses are not included.

Birmingham City University offers its students a number of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, student loans, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BA in Game Design from Birmingham City University:

• Game Designer

• Level Designer

• Gameplay Programmer

• UI/UX Designer for Games

• Game Tester (Quality Assurance)

• Narrative Designer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.