Graphic Design

About the course

BA (Hons) Games Design focuses on the creative and technical skills needed to design engaging games and interactive experiences. The course is designed for students who want to explore how gameplay, mechanics, narrative and user experience come together within professional games development.

You will develop ideas from concept to playable prototype, learning how games are designed for different platforms and audiences. The course supports students aiming for careers in games design, interactive media and related creative industries.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in games design, while gaining professional skills valued across games and interactive media industries, including game mechanics design, level design, prototyping, narrative development, user experience design and creative problem solving.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Games Design Practice

• Game Mechanics and Systems

• Level and Narrative Design

• Games Design Project

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Studio-based workshops and practical design sessions

• Creative briefs and collaborative game projects

• Assessment through playable prototypes, portfolios and presentations

• Independent study supported by tutorials, critique and academic feedback

You will also use digital learning platforms, specialist software and online resources to support your design development.

Future opportunities

The course prepares you for creative roles within the games and interactive media industries, while also developing transferable skills relevant to wider digital and creative careers.

• Games designer and level designer roles

• Interactive media and experience design

• Creative technology and digital production

• Freelance practice or postgraduate study

The transferable skills developed also support progression into postgraduate study or wider creative and professional roles.

Facilities

You will study in specialist facilities designed to support games design and interactive development.

• Dedicated studios and computer suites for games development

• Industry-standard games engines and design software

• Collaborative studio and project spaces

• Access to technical support and learning resources

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply games design knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.