Computer Games Design - BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff Campus

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SEP-26

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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BA (Hons) Computer Games Design focuses on the creative, artistic, and technical aspects of games production, giving you the theoretical and practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. From the first day of the course until the last, you will be designing and making playable games. Subjects you will learn include, Game Engines & Technology, Level Design, Programming, World Building, Game Design Theory, Game Asset Production and more. You will also gain a variety of other ...Read more

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design focuses on the creative, artistic, and technical aspects of games production, giving you the theoretical and practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. From the first day of the course until the last, you will be designing and making playable games. Subjects you will learn include, Game Engines & Technology, Level Design, Programming, World Building, Game Design Theory, Game Asset Production and more. You will also gain a variety of other practical skills and experience, such as Project Planning and Management, Teamwork and Pitching. Year 1 introduces you to all these subjects, and as you progress through the course you will have the opportunity to specialise in an area that suits you. Through our professional live briefs, students will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, present games and gain valuable feedback and advice from industry professionals.

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WUSCA ranking:
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88/91
CUG Subject Ranking
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80th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
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Lucy
24 Nov 25

I've really enjoyed my time at USW and I find the campus and student life to be fulfilling and helpful The university is cutting funding in a lot of departments though and my..Read more

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Ruby
24 Nov 25

The staff are friendly and helpful!..Read more

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Entry requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

D - A* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

D - A* Grades / Points required

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£14,950 per year

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Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

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Lucy
24 Nov 25
Computer Games Design - BA (Hons)
I've really enjoyed my time at USW and I find the campus and student life to be fulfilling and helpful The university is cutting funding in a lot of departments though and my...
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Ruby
24 Nov 25
Computer Games Design - BA (Hons)
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Cardiff

At University of South Wales (USW) education is shaped by industry, preparing students for their future....

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University of South Wales
86-88 Adam Street Cardiff CF24 2FN United Kingdom
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