Course summary

About the course BA (Hons) Games Design focuses on the creative and technical skills needed to design engaging games and interactive experiences. The course is designed for students who want to explore how gameplay, mechanics, narrative and user experience come together within professional games development. You will develop ideas from concept to playable prototype, learning how games are designed for different platforms and audiences. The course supports students aiming for careers in games design, interactive media and related creative industries. What you’ll study You’ll build a solid foundation in games design, while gaining professional skills valued across games and interactive media industries, including game mechanics design, level design, prototyping, narrative development, user experience design and creative problem solving. Modules offered can vary each year but may include: • Games Design Practice • Game Mechanics and Systems • Level and Narrative Design • Games Design Project How you’ll learn You will learn through: • Studio-based workshops and practical design sessions • Creative briefs and collaborative game projects • Assessment through playable prototypes, portfolios and presentations • Independent study supported by tutorials, critique and academic feedback You will also use digital learning platforms, specialist software and online resources to support your design development. Future opportunities The course prepares you for creative roles within the games and interactive media industries, while also developing transferable skills relevant to wider digital and creative careers. • Games designer and level designer roles • Interactive media and experience design • Creative technology and digital production • Freelance practice or postgraduate study The transferable skills developed also support progression into postgraduate study or wider creative and professional roles. Facilities You will study in specialist facilities designed to support games design and interactive development. • Dedicated studios and computer suites for games development • Industry-standard games engines and design software • Collaborative studio and project spaces • Access to technical support and learning resources These facilities support your academic development and help you apply games design knowledge with confidence.