Overview
Our exceptional facilities and training prepares our students to excel in both the Games and wider Creative Industries. UWTSD is a member of the PlayStation®First Academic Program run by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE), which provides access to professional development hardware and software tools for both staff and students.
This Computer Games Design programme at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David gives priority to the creative exploration of computer games design. You are given all the necessary knowledge to develop new and innovative work in the fields of character creation, 3D graphics, animation, motion-capture systems, character and environment modeling, texturing, interface design, and concept art.
Games mechanics and rule systems ("ludology") are explored often using paper-based concept mock-ups. You are encouraged to explore and develop your ideas in and around the subject area in a series of thought-provoking contextual study modules.
5 reasons to study this course
- Passionate teaching team with industry experience at indie and AAA level production
- We have been part of the PlayStation®First Academic Program and an Unreal Engine Academic Partner since 2016
- Dedicated studio space exclusively for Games Students
- Smaller teaching groups allow for a more personal approach with each and every student
- Potential for live project briefs involving local industries
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Game Design & History
- Visual Studies for Film & Digital Media
- Character Design & Animation
- Ways of Thinking
- Ways of Perceiving
- Creative Practice
- Environment & Level Design
- The Game Designer’s Context
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Game Design & Asset Creation
- Indie Game Development
- Changemakers: Building Your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Lampeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Game Design View 255 other Bachelors in Game Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Our standard offer for a degree course is 120 UCAS tariff points. We expect applicants to have a grade C or above in English Language (or Welsh) at GCSE level, together with passes in another four subjects. Plus we accept a range of Level 3 qualifications including:
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, plus one GCE A-Level in a relevant academic subject
- Three GCE A-Levels or equivalent
- BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject, with minimum grades of Merit
- International Baccalaureate score of 32
- Other relevant qualifications can be considered on an individual basis
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15525 GBP / year≈ 15525 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Lampeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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