Games Design, BA (Hons), with industry placement

On our BA (Hons) Games Design course at UCA Farnham, students learn to shape player gaming experiences and develop innovative ideas through a holistic approach. As a games designer, you will create essential rules, systems, and mechanics, while gaining skills in prototyping with game engines, design documentation, research, and experience creation. The program nurtures creativity, supported by lecturers from AAA studios, and aligns with top developers and publishers to prepare graduates for immediate career entry.The curriculum progresses from Year 1's foundational indie design processes, technical basics, and theoretical concepts, to Year 2's advanced planning, prototyping, and entrepreneurial practices, with study abroad options. Year 3 covers industry economics, management, copyright, and legal aspects, culminating in team prototype development and a practice-based dissertation.