**This degree in game design and game development provides the creative and technical skills you need for a career in video game development.**
The games development degree combines all aspects of theory, practice and technology essential to your career. Youll learn games programming and get the chance to explore creative aspects of games development that are used in the industry through practical projects. Youll experience the theories, practices and the application of computing technologies for the development of video games, together with technical skills in digital desi...
**This degree in game design and game development provides the creative and technical skills you need for a career in video game development.**<br/><br/>The games development degree combines all aspects of theory, practice and technology essential to your career. Youll learn games programming and get the chance to explore creative aspects of games development that are used in the industry through practical projects. Youll experience the theories, practices and the application of computing technologies for the development of video games, together with technical skills in digital design and real-time 3D graphics.<br/><br/>Our degree is proudly accredited by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s gaming industry. This prestigious accreditation signifies to future employers that you possess the right skills, as TIGA only accredits top-tier courses that produce industry-ready graduates.<br/><br/>Our computer labs are equipped with high-spec gaming computers featuring RTX graphics processing units (GPUs) and dual screens, housed within our state-of-the-art games and digital media suite. You’ll have the chance to engage with industry professionals at events we host, such as our Global Game Jam. Collaborate with fellow students on campus and connect with thousands of designers and developers worldwide who are working on games with the same theme. Graduates of this degree have successfully secured positions in video game companies and IT fields utilising related technologies.<br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- You will have the opportunity to build a broad range of technical skills in games development, specialising in programming or 3D modelling and animation.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in computer games development and/or related areas of IT where games technology skills are used.<br/><br/><br/>- The degree is accredited by TIGA, the trade association for video games, to ensure the content is relevant for careers in the games industry.<br/><br/><br/>- All of our modules have been designed and contextualised for games students<br/><br/><br/>- You will have access to High Spec Gaming PCs with RTX 4090 GPUs and dual screens in our state-of-art computer labs.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG64
Institution Code
G70
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |