Games Development (Design) BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
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Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers ensure memorable gameplay experiences. Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on our Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development. On games design courses like ours, you’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, ...Read more

Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers ensure memorable gameplay experiences. Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on our Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development. On games design courses like ours, you’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, and the motivations of the player. You’ll take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games. Our three Games Development courses share a common first year; you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves, you’ll become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design documentation and prototypes, concepts, or scripting.


Why Study Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

You can boost your CV and have fun by taking part in internal Games Jams, or externally organised events like the Global Game Jam, Grads in Games, and Game Republic. As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors (as well as making the most of our active industry links), including games design, games visualisation, and narrative design. Studying Games Development doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of gaming. You may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree.


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This course is designed for the real world; it carries the ‘ScreenSkills Tick’, which identifies courses best suited to prepare you for a Creative Industries career.


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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55/101
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56th
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65th
What students say
K
Kane
14 Jan 25

The campus contains pretty much everything you'd need as a student and the uni features many workshops that you can join outside of your course. Worst aspect is that sometimes..Read more

L
Lewis
10 Jan 25

The university is right next to much of the accommodation and the high street which makes it an extremely convenient place to study as everything is nearby. The university could..Read more

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BBB Grades / Points required

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120 Grades / Points required

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M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

(General Studies is not accepted).

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

or above, in a subject that is relevant to the course.

120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,600 per year

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

£17,600 per year

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£17600 Per year

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