Games Design BA (Hons)

<strong>Top 20 in the UK in the subject area of animation and game design.</strong><br/>(The Guardian University Guide 2026)<br/><br/><strong>Explore the futuristic world of games design and development with our industry-leading and dynamic Games Design course. Build the skills to design video games for consoles, mobiles, and PCs whilst developing your creativity and confidence in a studio-based environment.</strong><br/><br/>Whether you want to become a game designer, developer, or work in interactive media, this hands-on course will help you explore every stage of the design process.<br/><br/><strong>What youll learn</strong><br/>• Delve into worldwide design and find your creative voice in a global dynamic.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in spaces that reflect the studio environment, preparing you for industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build on your knowledge of games psychology, the industry, and gaming culture.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop teamworking and studio collaboration skills alongside critical transferable skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Create a professional portfolio that shows off your talent to future employers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>From the ground up, we’ll support you in developing the technical and collaboration skills needed to succeed.<br/><br/>Whatever your passion lies in games design, this course will help you find your niche, specialise in your interests, and prepare for an exciting future in the games industry. <br/><br/><strong>Specialist facilities</strong> <br/><br/>You’ll have access to a range of excellent facilities, including our dedicated creative arts building, Daphne Oram, which houses:<br/><br/><br/>• An extensive technology suite home to innovative games design equipment, including high-performance PCs, Mac lab, VR headsets, and equipment to loan.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study areas that allow you to work independently or as a group, creating a vibrant creative learning culture.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A wealth of resources to learn, play, and explore. Including: video game consoles, games and media to borrow, a library of board-games, and more.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>96% of our Games Design students were satisfied with the academic support on their course.</strong><br/>(National Student Survey 2025)