BA (Hons) in Games Design in Uxbridge United Kingdom | Brunel University of London

If you aspire to create the games you love and join the thriving game design field, this program is your perfect match. From day one, you'll adopt a designer's mindset while gaining practical skills to bring your concepts to life. You'll craft and prototype original games, pitch ideas, and master digital asset creation, wireframing, and 3D modeling. The curriculum also covers fundamental game theories and analytical methods, empowering you to develop games with deep conceptual foundations. The BA in Games Design offers exceptional flexibility to pursue your passions. First-year modules like Introduction to Games Design, Games Studies, and Historical/Business Contexts help identify your strengths before specializing in later years. During years two and three, you can concentrate on design, art, technology, game studies, or sound/music - shaping your portfolio around career goals while still studying. This focused approach ensures you graduate industry-ready with clear professional direction. Upon completion, you'll possess an impressive portfolio showcasing skills valued across game design, production, art, development, analysis, and research - plus transferable abilities applicable to wider creative fields.

Career Prospects
The degree cultivates versatile skills including communication, leadership, self-management, and design thinking - opening doors beyond gaming to project management, marketing, and web design roles.
Our alumni have secured positions at major studios like Rovio, Rockstar, and Ubisoft as junior designers, animators, artists, and operations specialists. By engaging with the gaming community through conferences, networking, and game jams, you'll build both connections and a standout portfolio that showcases your capabilities.