Games Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview
You'll love our Games Design course if you want to design the games you play. From the start, you’ll be designing and developing games, from design and animation to digital modelling.
Why study with us
• Games Design at the University of Lancashire is accredited by Unreal Academic Partner Program.
• The course has a large dedicated studio with high end PC’s , graphic tablets, VR sets etc. The studio open to all students throughout the working week and has a friendly collaborative at...
Course Overview
You'll love our Games Design course if you want to design the games you play. From the start, you’ll be designing and developing games, from design and animation to digital modelling.
Why study with us
• Games Design at the University of Lancashire is accredited by Unreal Academic Partner Program.
• The course has a large dedicated studio with high end PC’s , graphic tablets, VR sets etc. The studio open to all students throughout the working week and has a friendly collaborative atmosphere which prepares students for their professional career.
• Many of our graduates are now well-respected games designers and artists. In a variety of high-profile companies in the games industry.
What you'll do
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects with companies, adding a real boost to your CV.
• You are encouraged to operate as a games designer. And given the creative freedom and necessary skills to develop your own ideas.
• We have an established visiting Industry Speaker programme. Which includes Lead Designers, 3D Artists, QA, Production and Technical Artists from AAA and independent game development studios.
Future Careers
Our alumni have gone on to work for a variety of highly successful games companies. For example TT Games, Warner Brothers, Ninja Theory, Team17, Sumo Digital, Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Playdemic and Rebellion.
Course Information
2 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A02-C37
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
104-112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
64 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
AS
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
T Level
Not accepted
AS
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 UCAS points
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Scotland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, England | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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