24Jan
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Level up your development prowess with this BSc (Hons) top-up degree in games development. It prepares you for employment in the games industry, producer job roles and surrounding industries with a programming-based environment. You will focus on a variety of fields within game development, learning advanced techniques and skills using industry-standard software, techniques, and workflows. It also allows you to use core language principles, such as C++ and UE5 Blueprints, to enrich and add depth to games within a game engine context. This course is built to meet real industry demands while empowering you with the versatile skills needed to thrive in independent game development. Whether you’re aiming to join an established game studio or launch your own indie venture, you'll be equipped to hit the ground running. We place a strong focus on entrepreneurial development, giving you the tools to create your own path rather than rely solely on traditional career routes. The potential of going independent is clearer than ever - with over 44,000 developers having released or announced games on Steam as of 2025. Thanks to Steam’s accessible and affordable publishing model, it’s never been more possible to turn your creative vision into a real product.
Modules
Level 6 Rapid Game Prototyping (20 Credits) This module provides students with an intensive, hands-on experience in rapidly prototyping game concepts. Students will learn to quickly iterate on game ideas, focusing on core mechanics, level design, and gameplay features within a compressed timeframe. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to rapid changes in design. Indie Game Development (20 Credits) This module focuses making sure you can develop and combine skills from the art, design, and programming disciplines to create your own games. Understanding each core area will help you understand how game development draws from a variety of disciplines. You will learn how to create, develop, and produce working games. This module focuses on iterative design and creating engaging games for the players. Linking theory and creative skills to create unique experiences. Game Studio 3 (60 Credits) This module focuses on the group working element of game creation. Working as a group is a paramount skill in being successful within the games industry; therefore, you will work with games artists, developers and programmers to create a final product. This module will cover the entire production pipeline, from planning documentation, simulating pitching for funding or publishing and creating a final product for publishing. Game Portfolio (20 Credits) This module aims to equip students with a professional, discipline-specific portfolio, essential for entering the games industry. Throughout the module, you will undertake a self-directed project to produce a new, high-quality piece that highlights your skills in a specialized area, enhancing your portfolio’s appeal to potential employers. Through practical assignments, students will learn to use industry-standard tools, organise your work for online presentation, and host your portfolio on professional platforms, building a polished, ready-to-showcase portfolio that meets industry expectations.
Assessment method
Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including: Practical demonstrations Portfolios Reflections Solo and group projects Evaluations Presentations 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
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I6M8
- 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 £4,000 (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
Foundation Degree: An overall Pass grade (module average) on the second year of an FD in a relevant subject. HND: Merit grade in a relevant subject. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. 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). HND: Merit grade in a relevant subject. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. 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). HND: Merit grade in a relevant subject. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. 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).
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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
Provider information
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
University Centre Leeds
68 Mabgate
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7DZ
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