BA (Hons) Game Design
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Explore the world of games development and harness your talent across areas such as game design, game art, game audio and narrative design. You’ll build your skills learning in industry-standard facilities including a virtual reality lounge, plus fully fitted PC and Mac design labs with the latest digital media software. You’ll have access to a range of software, including the Adobe collection for the creation of 2D graphic designs, multimedia pieces, and audio production.
As well as technical skills, you’ll develop vital knowledge in leadership and professional practice while working in a studio environment. Our close links to game companies and industry networks gives you invaluable opportunities such as game jams. You could take part in Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase, competing with other students in the region, and presenting your final-year game design projects to potential employers.
And gain real-world exposure work on virtual reality, augmented reality, or mixed reality projects in the public or private sector on a year in industry. We take fun and games seriously
Key highlights
- Covers game design, game art, game audio and narrative design
- Virtual reality lounge plus fully fitted PC and Mac design labs
- Access to Adobe software for 2D graphics, multimedia and audio
- Studio-based learning developing leadership and professional practice skills
- Game jams and Game Republic Student Showcase through industry links
- Year in industry option working on VR, AR or mixed reality projects
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Game designer
- Narrative designer
- Game artist
- Game audio designer
- Level designer
- VR/AR developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 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 of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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