Games Design
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.As part of your course you’ll:Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering art, concept and asset production and game design studies, practice and theoryTake products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and ...Read more

Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising.Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering art, concept and asset production and game design studies, practice and theory
Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages
Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity
Produce games based on your ideas
Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
29/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
72nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
78th
What students say
L
Leo
10 Dec 25

Worst aspect is there isn't really much support for finding a job in the gaming..Read more

J
jack
10 Feb 25

The best bits are that there are so many random events around the universe if you just explore. From thrift shops to people busking, it’s so fun. My lectures have great support..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Grades / Points required

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£16,000 per year

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Accommodation - 171.00 per week

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Leo
10 Dec 25
Games Design
Worst aspect is there isn't really much support for finding a job in the gaming...
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J
jack
10 Feb 25
Games Design
The best bits are that there are so many random events around the universe if you just explore. From thrift shops to people busking, it’s so fun. My lectures have great support...
Read more
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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University , Leeds

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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3HE United Kingdom
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