The Games Design BA provides the creative and technical skills needed to design the games of the future. Over the course, youll be equipped to craft engaging player experiences for various creative industries and emerging technologies.

In the first year, youll study alongside our Games Art BA students, focusing on core principles of games art and design, research skills, and the societal role of games. Youll develop skills in concept design, game mechanics, level design, 2D asset creation, 3D modelling, and game engines. By the end of your first year, youll have the choice to continue with the Games Design BA or change your specialism to Games Art BA.

The second and third years expand your skills in developing sophisticated 2D/3D games. You can specialise in areas such as storytelling, virtual reality, or user experience design while exploring global audiences, cultural impacts, and inclusivity within gaming. Youll also investigate industries using games for entertainment and social purposes, such as educational gaming.

ollaboration is central to this course, with opportunities to work on inter-disciplinary projects, critiques and game jams alongside students from Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration and Computer Games Development courses. These activities mirror industry practices, ensuring a professional learning experience, where artists and designers work together.

Based at our Harrow Campus, you'll work in specialised facilities, including our new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, as well as in our Design, Film and Digital Media studios.

The course fosters independent thinking, preparing graduates for careers in roles such as Level, Gameplay and Narrative Design. With a strong understanding in game mechanics, user experience, and problem-solving, youll be ready to excel in both indie and AAA game development.

Top reasons to study with us

Study in London – the heart of the UK Game development industry. With hundreds of games developers and publishers in the UK based here, youll have many opportunities to hear from industry guest speakers, and access internships, professional experience and graduate employment

Multidisciplinary collaboration – You'll have the opportunity to take part in industry projects and competitions such as game jams. You'll engage with learning that is directly industry-related and will collaborate with game artists working on projects

Outstanding facilities – You'll benefit from a brand-new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, which includes our upgraded Motion Capture lab

Work experience before graduation – As part of the course, you'll have the option to undertake a placement year, gaining valuable work experience and boosting your employability.

Graduate employers

Students studying games at the University of Westminster have found positions in games companies after graduation that have including Sega, KING, Microsoft, TT Games, Sumo Digital, Bossa Studios, Game Realms, and NaturalMotion.

Graduate employers

Students studying games at the University of Westminster have found positions in games companies after graduation that have including Sega, KING, Microsoft, TT Games, Sumo Digital, Bossa Studios, Game Realms, and NaturalMotion.