Turn your passion for gaming into a creative and exciting career with the BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree. This course is designed for aspiring game designers who want to develop the creative, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of game development.

From initial ideas through to final production, you’ll learn how to design engaging gameplay experiences, immersive levels, and interactive systems using industry-standard tools and modern development techniques.

Design Games from Concept to Creation

Throughout the course, you’ll focus on building the mechanics, systems, and player experiences that bring games to life. Working in a studio-style learning environment, you’ll collaborate with others while developing your own original game concepts and playable projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using professional industry tools such as:

• Unreal Engine 5
• Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)
• Jira
• Game Prototyping & Development Tools
  
  

The programme encourages creativity, experimentation, and innovation while helping you build practical skills aligned with real-world game development practices.

What You’ll Study

The course covers a wide range of game design and development topics, including:

• Game Mechanics & Systems Design
• Level Design & Player Experience
• Interactive Storytelling
• Game Prototyping & Testing
• User Experience & Gameplay Design
• Team Collaboration & Production Workflows
• Emerging Gaming Technologies
• Metaverse & Future Gaming Concepts
  
  

You’ll also explore how modern technologies are shaping the future of gaming and digital entertainment industries.

Learn Through Practical Experience

The course has a strong practical focus, helping you gain real industry-style experience throughout your studies.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Work on Live Industry Briefs
• Participate in Design Challenges & Competitions
• Collaborate in Multidisciplinary Teams
• Build a Professional Games Portfolio
• Develop Problem-Solving & Creative Thinking Skills
  
  

By graduation, you’ll have a polished portfolio showcasing your creativity, technical abilities, and readiness for the games industry.

Foundation in Design & Creative Business

Students can also begin their journey through the Foundation in Design and Creative Business pathway, designed to help build the confidence and academic skills needed for undergraduate study.

The Foundation Year introduces key areas including:

• Research & Academic Writing
• Communication & Digital Literacy
• Creative Problem Solving
• Graphics, Moving Image & Design Exploration
• Innovation & Enterprise Skills
  
  

You’ll complete a Final Major Project and develop a portfolio tailored to your chosen creative pathway, preparing you for progression onto the full degree programme.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as:

• Game Design
• Level Design
• Gameplay Design
• Interactive Media
• Game Production
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Digital Entertainment & Creative Technology
  
  

Why Choose This Course?

• Learn industry-standard game design tools and workflows
• Design and prototype your own original games
• Gain practical experience through live projects and competitions
• Explore emerging technologies including Metaverse gaming
• Develop teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Build a professional portfolio for the games industry
• Study in a collaborative studio-style environment
• Foundation pathway available for additional academic and creative support