BA (Hons) Games Design with Foundation Year

Embark on a career in gaming with a Games Design degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. Explore the futuristic world of games design and development with our industry-leading and dynamic Games Design course.

Not only will you explore the processes in design and development, but you'll earn how to design games for a range of multimedia platforms including computers, mobiles, and consoles. In a technological world that is constantly evolving, our games design course will teach you the skills to innovatively design videogames that are unique, creative, and complex.

As part of our studio-based community, you’ll have access to creative spaces that reflect the studio environment, preparing you for industry. From the ground up, we’ll support you in developing the technical and teamworking skills needed to succeed.

The foundation year will help you take your first step into higher education, broadening your industry knowledge and enabling you to progress to an undergraduate degree. It aims to help you develop a strong foundation of game design, alongside academic and transferable skills, to ensure you get the most out of your degree-level studies.

What’s more, you’ll build a comprehensive portfolio, showcasing your skills, knowledge, and experience gathered throughout your course. Whilst this course is primarily practical, you’ll develop your critical thinking and writing skills, which will aid you as you enter the professional world. On this games design course, you’ll acquire a range of transferable and specialist skills that will set you up for working in a variety of professions.

Studying games design at university will enhance your industry knowledge with a focus on games psychology, the industry itself, and broader culture around games and gaming. As the course progresses, you'll choose what you want to specialise in, giving you the opportunity to enhance your creativity and skills as your confidence grows within the design process.

We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.