Games Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Games Design BA (Hons)
This Games Design degree focuses on the creative and artistic aspects of games production, giving you the practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. On this course, youll learn how to develop your game in such a way that it could form the basis of a start-up games company. On graduation, youll have a strong portfolio of playable games to present to employers. Based in USW’s Cardiff campus, we pride ourselves on great facilities, enthusiastic staff and providing support so you can realise your creative vision.
Our student games designers are talented, entre...
This Games Design degree focuses on the creative and artistic aspects of games production, giving you the practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. On this course, youll learn how to develop your game in such a way that it could form the basis of a start-up games company. On graduation, youll have a strong portfolio of playable games to present to employers. Based in USW’s Cardiff campus, we pride ourselves on great facilities, enthusiastic staff and providing support so you can realise your creative vision.<br/><br/>Our student games designers are talented, entrepreneurial and passionate about gaming. They have had major success at Tranzfuser, Dare to be Digital, Ffresh and Global Game Jam, scooped BAFTA nominations and BAFTA Cymru awards. Its no surprise that our graduates are snapped up by Electronic Arts, Rockstar, Codemasters, Rare, The Chinese Room and many more, while others become leading indie game developers.<br/><br/>Studying in Cardiff, youll have the chance to collaborate with other creative industries students such as actors, writers and musicians. Whats more, thanks to all the small games companies in and around the city, Cardiff has been identified as an entrepreneurial hub for games.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I610
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
To include a relevant art and design subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
To include a relevant art and design subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
C,C,C
To include a relevant art and design subject
T Level
Pass (C and above)
In a relevant art and design subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £16,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |












































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