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BA (Hons) Computer Games Design with Foundation Year
Study level: Undergraduate
Award: Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Full time: 4 years
Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester
Delivery: Weekdays / Evenings / Weekends
Course Overview
Advance your skills with the BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree, where you’ll learn to create the systems, mechanics, and levels that drive player experiences. From initial concept to finished product, you’ll design engaging, player-focused gameplay using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine 5, UEFN, and Jira.
Studying in a collaborative studio environment, you’ll plan, prototype, and develop your own original games alongside a multidisciplinary team, gaining the teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that reflect professional practice in the gaming industry. You’ll also explore emerging trends such as Metaverse gaming, learning how new technologies are shaping the future of interactive entertainment.
The course includes opportunities to participate in live briefs, industry-led challenges, and competitions, ensuring that you graduate with a strong, professional portfolio that demonstrates your creativity, technical skills, and readiness to succeed in the fast-paced world of game development.
