Games Development (Design) BA(Hons)

Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers create memorable gameplay experiences. Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on this course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development. You’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, and the motivations of the player. You’ll take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games. Our three Games Development courses share a common first year; you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves, you’ll become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design documentation and prototypes, concepts, or scripting. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Games Development (Design) courses are Game Designer, Lead Game Designer, Software Engineer, Environment Artist and Technical Artist.*

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom