Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design in Cardiff United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
14,950
(c. USD19,975.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA (Hons) Computer Games Design program emphasizes the creative, artistic, and technical elements of game development, equipping you with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to create, produce, and release game titles. From start to finish, you'll be actively designing and building playable games.
Course topics cover Game Engines & Technology, Level Design, Programming, World Building, Game Design Theory, Game Asset Production, among others. Additionally, you'll develop essential practical abilities like Project Planning and Management, Team Collaboration, and Presentation Skills. The first year provides a foundation in all these areas, with opportunities to focus on your preferred specialization as you advance.
By working on real-world projects, students can pitch concepts, showcase their games, and receive expert critiques and guidance from professionals in the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Typical A-Level Offer -CCC to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer- Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer -BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer- Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer -BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
Tuition
GBP
14,950