Games Design and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
University of Hull
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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Open up a world of opportunity in one of the UKs fastest developing creative industries with this hands-on degree at the University of Hull.This new course is one of only a handful in the country to combine the technological skills of game design with the ability to write compelling stories and narratives – helping you to create even better games.Youll be taught by BAFTA-winning experts and published authors – plus get to use industry-standard facilities and software – and study topics such as ...Read more

Open up a world of opportunity in one of the UK's fastest developing creative industries with this hands-on degree at the University of Hull.This new course is one of only a handful in the country to combine the technological skills of game design with the ability to write compelling stories and narratives – helping you to create even better games.You'll be taught by BAFTA-winning experts and published authors – plus get to use industry-standard facilities and software – and study topics such as Narrative Design, Game Scripting, and Genre Fiction alongside more traditional modules on game design and development.


Why study at Hull?

- Cutting edge tech: Create VR, AR or mixed reality projects in our high-tech design labs, including a virtual reality lounge with Virtuix Omni VR treadmill.- Industry links for career success: Spend a year in industry to hone your skills and contacts, and present your final year project to employers in Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase.- Study under experts who’ve worked on BAFTA-winning games and titles for names like Disney and Lucasfilm.


Where could this take me?

You'll graduate with all the technological and writing skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of game design.Our curriculum has been developed in collaboration with games employers and is taught by industry experts – so you know it's up-to-date – while the communication and problem-solving skills you'll learn could also propel you into wider roles in the creative industries.Previous graduates on our game design courses have worked on a range of well-known games in studios across the UK in roles including VFX artist, game designer, environment and texture artists, and character designers.

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81st

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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University of Hull
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