
Computer Games Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Design BA (Hons)
This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
Overview
The games and tech industries continue to dominate the globe, and theyre always seeking game designers and developers. Become their next rising star on our BA (Hons) C...
<strong>This is a Connected Degree</strong><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/>The games and tech industries continue to dominate the globe, and theyre always seeking game designers and developers. Become their next rising star on our BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree course.<br/><br/>With help from our teaching team of games industry experts, youll dive into the theory of game design and development. You can specialise as a programmer or artist, designing, developing, and testing games for different audiences using our advanced game development facilities. For an extra boost to your professional experience, you can complete an optional work placement.<br/><br/>Discover what it takes to become an industry-ready games designer at Portsmouth, two-time winner of the TIGA Best Educational Institution Award (2021, 2014).<br/><br/><strong>Why study Computer Games Design at Portsmouth?</strong><br/>Youll be able to:<br/>• Explore how games are constructed by learning a variety of theories – including systems, gameplay, psychology, user experience, and narrative<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with next-gen technologies in our impressive facilities including the UKs first ever Centre for Creative Immersive and Extended Reality (CCIXR)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your teamworking skills by collaborating with other Games students on game projects – including or prize-giving annual University GameJam event<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from an expert teaching team with strong links to local, national and international games companies –including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Climax and Stainless<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain valuable professional experience by completing an optional work placement – with a company or self-employed<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broaden your cultural experience by studying abroad in Europe<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Impress your future employers by showcasing your work at our annual Graduate Showcase<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I620
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
120-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Must be accompanied by a relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
24 points from the IB Diploma, with 444 at Higher Level. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
120-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
T Level
M
A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A relevant subject or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required.
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