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Transform your creative visions into captivating new games. With 75% of the curriculum focused on hands-on work, you'll design, build, and craft innovative gaming experiences while building an impressive portfolio for potential employers.
This game design program emphasizes the artistic and creative aspects of video game development, from conceptualizing storyboards to transforming them into functional prototypes. You'll acquire the expertise needed to thrive in this expanding field.
Using professional-grade 3D and game engine tools, you'll master key abilities like illustration, 3D modeling, surface detailing, and game engine utilization. Our specialized arts facility enables collaboration with fellow creatives, fostering joint ventures and helping you establish a network of like-minded professionals.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE -
Frequent industry expert presentations.
Game design and development studies in specialized labs equipped with professional software, offering a collaborative and encouraging learning space.
Specialized instruction in game-related disciplines including concept art, character creation, world building, 3D asset creation, surface detailing, level construction, and gameplay principles.
Opportunities for inspirational field trips to enhance creative development, such as past visits to gaming conventions like EGX and Develop: Brighton.
Acquisition of versatile digital competencies that open doors to various internship possibilities during your education.
Access to our motion capture technology and virtual reality equipment for borrowing.
104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range.
 
A-levels: BCC - BBC
T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted however we do recommend the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course.
Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM
Scottish Highers: BBBC - BBBA
Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B1x3, B2
Alternative routes: If‚ÄØyou don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year.