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Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Games Design

Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.

Open days Apply now via UCAS
Games Design

Course Overview

  • UCAS code


    GW42

  • Institution code


    L27

  • Main location


    City Campus

  • Attendance


    Full-Time

  • Duration


    3 Years

  • Start date


    18 Sep 2023

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory
  • Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages
  • Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity
  • Produce games based on your ideas
  • Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming
     

Placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.  

Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.

Why study Games Design at Leeds Beckett University...

  1. Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme
  2. Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers
  3. Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses

Leeds School of Arts ‘When I feel like I’m sinking’ is a poem to mark the opening of the Leeds School of Arts building at Leeds Beckett University. Recited by the poet and Leeds Beckett graduate, Zodwa Nyoni, this short film showcases the creative work produced by our Performing Arts, Music and Sound, Filmmaking, and Creative Technologies students and graduates.

Leeds School of Arts

Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

Entry requirements

112

points required

If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries across the globe. If you are interested in studying with us you can find your country and get all the information you'll need about entry requirements and how to apply.

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Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Modules, Workload & More

Fees & Funding hellooo

£9,250

UK

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £9250. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.

Sandwich Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £1385.

£14,000

International 2023

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £14000. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.

Sandwich Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2100.

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BA (Hons) Games Design Lecturer Che John talks about Games Design at Leeds Beckett University.

  • Facilities | Leeds School of Arts

    In our bespoke spaces and buildings, you'll be immersed in a bold, challenging community, making and creating in the centre of Leeds.

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  • Facilities | Games studio

    Fitted with industry-standard equipment, our creative studio space will allow you to bring your game ideas to life. Use this space to access technologies such as Oculus Quest & Valve Index and specialist software.

  • Facilities | Creative technologies lab

    Dedicated studio for our Creative Media Technology course equipped with Apple iMacs featuring the Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D and more production software so you can create graphics, video, motion graphics, 3D animation, VR and web projects.

  • Facilities | Sheila Silver library

    Leslie Silver is home to three lecture theatres and eight high-spec computer training rooms. It's also where you'll find our Sheila Silver Library, providing students and staff an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support your studies.

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  • Facilities | City campus gym

    Our Woodhouse Gym is located directly above The Hive within the Students' Union. The gym offers a range of cardio equipment, free weights, machines and squat racks.

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