Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BDes (Hons) Games Design in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,111.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Spanning from blockbuster titles like The Last of Us to casual hits like Angry Birds, across platforms from PlayStation to mobile, the gaming industry dominates global entertainment. Game Designers play a crucial role in shaping game concepts, frameworks, mechanics, and interactive elements from the ground up.
This program covers fundamental game design concepts and methodologies essential for creating compelling games. You'll gain hands-on experience in prototyping, interface design, level creation, playtesting, and storytelling for games. The curriculum includes developing games for both established and cutting-edge platforms, including VR, AR, and mixed reality systems, opening doors to innovative gaming experiences. Since game development thrives on collaboration, you'll enhance your teamwork and communication abilities through cross-disciplinary group projects.
Study Options
3-year full-time program or 4-year with internship
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
Grades BBC
Applied General Qualifications
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DDD
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum 25 points (including 12 at higher level)
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)
Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Grades BBC
Applied General Qualifications
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DDD
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum 25 points (including 12 at higher level)
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)
Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840