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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Huddersfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP
4 Years
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 create memorable gameplay experiences.Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on this course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development.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.4 years inc. placement year
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M45 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
In addition, GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
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£9,535 per year
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£9,535 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,535 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£17,600 per year
Students from EU
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£17,600 per year
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