**Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.**
Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory
- Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages
**Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.**<br/><br/>Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.<br/><br/>As part of your course you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory<br/><br/><br/>- Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages<br/><br/><br/>- Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity<br/><br/><br/>- Produce games based on your ideas<br/><br/><br/>- Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>Placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you. <br/><br/>Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.<br/><br/>**Why study Games Design at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 100% of BSc (Hons) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme<br/><br/><br/>- Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers<br/><br/><br/>- Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses<br/><br/><br/>Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
City CampusC
Provider Details
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Course Code
GW42
Institution Code
L27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. |
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