Game Design (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

This Game Design (Hons) BA programme from University of Liverpool is one of the first of its kind in the Russell Group, combining modules from Computer Science and the School of the Arts to deliver a holistic grounding in how games are made, why they’re made, and what they tell us about the world.

You will develop skills in coding and programming alongside an understanding of creative design principles, through a combination of modules from Architecture, Communication & Media, Computer Science, English, Music, and Philosophy. These individual disciplines are drawn together by a set of bespoke Game Design modules in which you’ll produce work that will form part of your professional portfolio.

Career opportunities:

• Digital games represent one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment media. This progamme aims to equip you with the technical, creative, and critical skills that will help you find employment in this dynamic and rapidly growing field, whilst assembling a professional portfolio of work.
• You’ll have opportunities throughout the programme to develop a professional portfolio, as well as various options to gain workplace experience.

Work experience opportunities: 

• Internships with enterprise activities, including support to form your own development studios alongside your studies.
• Students who take the year in industry option will be able to spend their work experience year managing their chosen companies, with support from the University.