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Games Design - BA (Hons)
York St John University
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This course will unlock your creative potential. Gain the technical skills to create the games you would love to play.Explore how design, storytelling, art and coding come together to create unique and memorable games. Our industry professionals will teach you how to design and develop computer games from concept art through to asset creation, animation and level design. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to design fully playable games.This course is your chance to ...Read more

This course will unlock your creative potential. Gain the technical skills to create the games you would love to play.Explore how design, storytelling, art and coding come together to create unique and memorable games. Our industry professionals will teach you how to design and develop computer games from concept art through to asset creation, animation and level design. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to design fully playable games.This course is your chance to immerse yourself in games design and learn the skills needed to stand out in this competitive industry. When you join us, you will work with other design students in different activities. These will help you develop your skills in drawing, modelling and rigging. You will complete practical projects throughout your degree. These will increase in complexity as you progress. As you work on these, you will gain experience of:Working with real time enginesAnimating charactersWriting game stories and narrativesDeveloping interactive user experiencesConsidering the limitations of platformsWorking with Greybox preproductionFinalising a bug free, distributable build.Alongside your practical work you will study the theory and history of games design. You will debate some of the controversies that exist in the field. This will help you to identify the areas which interest you the most. You can develop this research in your final year research project.Our team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.You will also gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to:Work with students from other courses to enrich your learning, such as Animation or Games DevelopmentComplete work placements in industry and learn from visiting professionalsVisit international cities to find new inspirationExhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network.

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Computer Science
  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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23/279
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CUG Subject Ranking
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100th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
What students say
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Jac
01 Nov 24

The university is located in a wonderful part of town that makes it easy to get just about anywhere else from the campus, and the campus itself is beautiful. There are always new..Read more

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Emma
29 Oct 24

It is such an amazing campus and with it being within walking distance of the very center of York it’s an incredible experience for student life. The staff actually care and help..Read more

Entry requirements

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104 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Computer Games Design reviews

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Jac
01 Nov 24
Games Design - BA (Hons)
The university is located in a wonderful part of town that makes it easy to get just about anywhere else from the campus, and the campus itself is beautiful. There are always new...
Read more
E
Emma
29 Oct 24
Games Design - BA (Hons)
It is such an amazing campus and with it being within walking distance of the very center of York it’s an incredible experience for student life. The staff actually care and help...
Read more
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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