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Game Development at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College - UCAS

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Course summary

Do you have a strong passion for games mechanics and enhancing player experience? Are you driven, creative, and ready to immerse yourself in the world of game development and programming? Our BSc (Hons) Games Development degree offers a supportive and personalised learning environment, different from any traditional university programmes. You’ll build foundational knowledge, practical expertise and transferable skills essential for success in the highly complex and diverse gaming industry. Aligning with industry standards by taking a more practical hands-on approach, this degree will have you working on live briefs and solving real-world industry challenges. Its flexible approach supports various learning styles to cater to individual’s needs and strengths. You’ll become proficient in the tools, software, and practices commonly used in the gaming industry. This will allow you to build a portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge highly sought after by employers. During the course you will develop foundational knowledge and skills before progressing to advanced industry-relevant challenges. You will be encouraged to work autonomously to suit your career aspirations, with structured guidance from lecturers and an emphasis on holistic support to ensure you thrive both academically and personally throughout your studies. This course regularly welcomes and hosts guest lectures with industry professionals to provide you an insight into current trends, best practices, and career opportunities. You will be able to attend in-person events which will provide you the opportunity to meet game developers, studios, and industry experts, connecting you with potential future career connections.

Modules

Modules may include: Year 1

  • Introduction to 3D
  • Game Design
  • Game Engine 1
  • Game Studio
Year 2
  • Game Engines 2
  • Graphics for Games
  • VFX and Lighting
  • Game Studio 2 – Game Development
Year 3
  • Rapid Game Prototyping
  • Indie Game Development
  • Game Portfolio
- Game Studio 3 - Game Development

Assessment method

Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including:

  • Lectures
  • Interactive Student led shared learning seminars
  • Case Studies
  • Skills Workshops
  • Guided Asset Creation
  • Teamworking
  • Guest speakers
  • E-Learning
  • Game Jams
  • Debugging Challenges
  • Playtest & Feedback Sessions.
This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
I6M7
Institution code:
L21
Campus name:
Mabgate
Campus code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Scholarship available £3,000 (GBP) all courses. International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable. 1 hour cultural studies 2 hours academic study skills 2 hours English studies

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. *21 years and over at the start of the course RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).


English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8745 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8745 Year 1
Scotland £8745 Year 1
Wales £8745 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8745 Year 1
EU £14000 Year 1
International £14000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees are charged per academic year
Game Development at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College - UCAS