Game Design and Development - BA (Hons)

From player to creator BA Games Design and Development will equip you with the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for gaming into a rewarding career. Our academics come from leading gaming companies like Sega, Sony and Curve Digital, bringing their real-world expertise and industry connections to the classroom. They’ll help you build a versatile skill set that will allow you to take on a variety of roles in the industry, while also supporting you to explore and grow your individual specialisms (be it audio programming, design, 2D/3D modelling or anything else). To help you play to your strengths and interests even further, the course content has been refreshed in consultation with our industry partners for September 2026 entry (subject to validation). You’ll take dedicated modules in areas such as design, benefit from a renewed focus on accessibility and playtesting, and share modules with Computer Science students to enhance your coding skills. You’ll also gain plenty of experience collaborating and communicating with others, giving you a well-rounded foundation for the future. As well as the technical side of making games, you’ll learn about the gaming industry, and you’ll develop the creative and organisational skills for game production and leadership roles. You can expect to create games for a wide range of gaming platforms: computer games, arcade games, gaming consoles, mobile games and online multiplayer gaming. We’ll cover game and level design, character design, animation, sound design and 3D modelling, all culminating in a major independent project.

IELTS 6.0 with all skills at 5.5 or above

International students: £15,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £15,500 per year

September

UCAS deadline for 2026 entry

• Southwark Campus, United Kingdom