Game Design and Development BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Design and Development BA (Hons)
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Course Summary
• Explore a range of conceptual, visual and technical skills for game creation.
• Learn the rules, strategies and psychology of gameplay to create new experiences.
• Create game prototypes for prominent AAA games studios and other clients.
• Gain confidence in collaboration and working with industry experts.
• Learn in one of the world’s largest Sony Play...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Course Summary</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Explore a range of conceptual, visual and technical skills for game creation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn the rules, strategies and psychology of gameplay to create new experiences. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Create game prototypes for prominent AAA games studios and other clients.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain confidence in collaboration and working with industry experts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in one of the world’s largest Sony PlayStation facilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>The course brings together creative skills and emerging technologies such as VR, AR, XR and generative AI to create new ways of engaging audiences. You’ll work on real game development projects set by clients – including AAA development studios, independent developers, civic partners and educational institutes. You’ll develop your own creative approach using state-of-the-art facilities and resources supported by industry leaders.<br/><strong>For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Digital-media/BA-Honours-Game-Design-and-Development/Full-time/</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A112
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
This must include at least 32 points from two A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Access to HE Diploma
M:18
An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in a media-related programme, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at grade C or 4.
A level
B,B,C
B,B,B
T Level
M
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