Whether its Nintendos Super Mario Bros, Ion Storms Deus Ex, or Rockstars GTA V, all successful games throughout each generation are built on good game and level design, story-telling, 2D and 3D modelling and texturing.
This is the ideal games design course, tailored to prepare you for a career in the multi-billion pound games industry. Spark your imagination and let that creativity run riot at our dedicated arts campus.
**Course Overview**
Turn your ideas into exciting new games. Seventy-five percent of your course is practical – designing, developing and ...
Whether its Nintendos Super Mario Bros, Ion Storms Deus Ex, or Rockstars GTA V, all successful games throughout each generation are built on good game and level design, story-telling, 2D and 3D modelling and texturing.<br/><br/>This is the ideal games design course, tailored to prepare you for a career in the multi-billion pound games industry. Spark your imagination and let that creativity run riot at our dedicated arts campus.<br/><br/>**Course Overview**<br/><br/>Turn your ideas into exciting new games. Seventy-five percent of your course is practical – designing, developing and creating new game experiences to create a portfolio for future employers.<br/><br/>This games design degree is all about the art and design work related to video games, creating storyboard concepts and turning them into playable prototypes. You’ll gain the skills to compete in this growing industry.<br/><br/>Industry-standard 3D and games engine software will help you develop essential skills including drawing, modelling, texturing and using the games engine. Our dedicated arts campus will allow you to mix with other creatives, allowing you to work on joint projects and develop your own network of creative practitioners.<br/><br/>**On this course you will...**<br/>- Have regular guest lectures with industry professionals.<br/><br/><br/>- Study game design and development with access to dedicated games design labs and industry-standard software, providing a friendly, collegiate and supportive environment.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn computer games-specific topics like drawing and concept art, character design, environment design, 3D modelling, texturing, level design, and game theory.<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to take trips outside of the lab to gain inspiration and improve creative thinking. In previous years, they have included games expo - EGX and Develop: Brighton.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a wide range of transferable digital skills allowing you to take up a number of internships during your studies.<br/><br/><br/>- Have access to borrow our motion capture software and VR headsets.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Carlisle - Brampton Road
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W282
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
112
B,B,B,C
B,B,B,B
D:15,M:30
60 credits, 45 must be graded at Level 3
DMM
B,C,C
B,B,C
Pass (C and above)
All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £14,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |