BSc (Hons) Game Design

You will develop skills in coding and programming, games scholarship, and creative design through a combination of modules from 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 will produce work that will form part of your professional portfolio.

Year in industry

This programme is available with an optional year in industry. If you choose to take this option, year three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the School of the Arts throughout your placement, and your reflexive written account of the experience will contribute towards your final degree result. If you wish to study this programme with a year in industry, please put the option code YI in the ‘further choices’ section of your UCAS application form.

What you'll learn

• The basics of programming
• Creative principles
• Understanding of software engineering, artificial intelligence, and communication technologies
• Advanced study of computer game and app development
• Techniques of critical thinking and analysis
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Principles of software design and software development
• Project management
• How to develop a professional portfolio