Overview

Computer game designers are the backbones of game development. On this Games Development (Design) (Hons) course offered at the University of Huddersfield , you’ll explore what is possible within the interactive medium of games. You’ll analyse why a game is fun, and consider motivations of the players. Creating fun isn’t easy, but our Games Development (Design) course will help you progress as a versatile designer ready to shape the pathway you want in this field.

Your Career

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Technical Content Artis , Functional Tester, Lead Environment Artist, Senior Test Specialist and Senior Producer in organisations including Playstation, Rockstar Games, IBM, Codemasters and Jagex.

Additionally, you may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree. You could go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate study (including postgraduate teacher training) and research which may interest you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concept Development

Games Team Project

3D Games Asset Development

Games Prototyping

3D Character Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 255 other Bachelors in Game Design in United Kingdom

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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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87

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59

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6

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General requirements

BBB at A Level (General Studies is not accepted).
DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
Merit at T Level.
120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
A Foundation course in Art and Design: Distinction.

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Tuition Fees

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17600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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