Games Design, BSc (Hons)

This course advances your technical expertise in game design, where you'll create engaging scenarios, program gameplay, and design levels with optimal difficulty and fun. Collaborating with students in games art, visual effects, and animation, you'll develop Blueprint games, build a digital toolkit, and gain contextual knowledge through individual, team, or industry charrettes. Personalise your studies with up to eight optional modules, including CoLab, and graduate with an industry-ready portfolio showcasing your skills.Career opportunities span roles like level designer, gameplay designer, and AI programmer. Facilities include collaborative studios, a VR/Mixed Reality Studio, and a new Design & Digital Arts building. Modules progress from introductory gameplay and programming to advanced system design, with assessments mainly through coursework (87-93%) and practical exams (7-13%). A placement year option enhances employability.