The programme is structured around industry focused assignments and has a mixture of both team-based projects and solo projects with the end goal of creating an exciting and rich portfolio to enable students to show off their skills in professional interviews upon graduation.
Students on this programme will have the opportunity to pursue a specialised pathway through a range of optional modules in Game Design, Game Art, Games Animation, or Sound for Games at Level 5. Alternatively, they can choose to diversify their skillset by studying a range of modules from various pathways (pathway availability is dependent on student cohort numbers). We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this diverse industry. Our curriculum is designed to be adaptable, offering students the flexibility to tailor their education to align with their aspirations, whether it be in a AAA or AA studio, or the indie and freelance sectors.
The course also offers the opportunity to collaborate with other students across the various pathways on the course meaning that students can work together with students from other disciplines to simulate an industry focused pipeline and create full game projects for their portfolio.
All our workspaces come equipped with top of the range industry standard equipment, allowing students to work with and use cutting edge equipment throughout their studies, ranging from high spec computers, motion capture suits, VR headset and bespoke sound studios.
Level 5
Full-Time
2 Years
P314
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Level 4
In the first year of the programme, students will delve into the core concepts and principles of game development. They will have the opportunity to explore four specialisms – game design, game art, and game animation and sound for games– through introductory modules as well as learning about the industry as a whole and the history of the games sector.
Level 5
Throughout Level 5 students will build upon their creative, technical, and contextual knowledge and skills to begin applying these to more complex and professionally oriented outcomes.
Students will have the opportunity to study a specific pathway of modules focused on their chosen area of specialism or focus on a more diverse route and choose from a variety of modules to create a more rounded skillset. This allows students to tailor their skillset towards AAA, AA or Indie Development depending on their preferences.
Core Modules
Emerging Technologies
Collaborative Game Project
Game Design Pathway
Level Design
Rapid Prototyping
Player-Centric Design
Game Animation Pathway
Pre-Production and Project Management
Specialist Animation Project
Game Animation
3D Game Art Pathway
Advanced 3D Modelling
Specialist Game Art
Material Synthesis
Game Audio Pathway
Game Audio Implementation
Audio Recording and Editing
Sound Design and Effects
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable (pathway availability is dependent on student cohorts and not all pathways may be available).
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus with opportunities for some virtual delivery. To maximise the student experience, some sessions may take place on other campuses.
On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, group seminars, practical sessions and workshops.
Students will receive between 12 and 16 hours of teaching time per week throughout this programme, depending on the modules being taken. Additional one-to-one tutorials with tutors will provide further support
48 UCAS Points
We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include BA Hons in Games Design, Games Art, Game Animation, or Sound at Level 6
You can also stay with us to study our Level 6 BA(Hons) Top-Up programme.
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
£7940.00 FT PA
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
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