Overview

The games industry’s revenue is estimated to be larger than the film and music industries combined meaning that there are countless opportunities to work as a professional in the sector. This Games Development (Hons) degree programme from Goldsmiths, University of London introduces you to various career paths in the games industry and the skill sets they require.

Key features

The degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You will explore your potential through practical projects, learn relevant technical skills and enhance your understanding of all areas of game development, including theory, practice, and technology.

You will develop projects for platforms such as PC and Mobile, using state-of-the-art, industry-standard game engines and creative tools. You will learn essential skills for a career in the games industry including how to program, solve problems, and how to produce game design documents.

Potential Careers

As a graduate of this programme, you could pursue a career as a:

Programmer in Games Industry, including casual, mobile, PC and console games

Computer Game Designer or level design in the games industry, including casual, mobile, PC and console games

Independent Game Developer (Indie Developer)

Game Developer for serious Games and Gamification sectors.

Creative Games and Interactive Technical Lead in an Advertising Agency

Creative Technologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Generative Drawing

Game Design

3D Games Development

Visual Game Development

C++ Object Oriented Programming

Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

If there are places left on the course, you can still apply up to the end of June.

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 256 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: BBB

BTEC: DDM
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 75%
Irish Leaving Certificate: A1 A1 A2 B1

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21200 GBP / year

≈ 21200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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