Course summary
Why study BA Games and Level Design with us? This unique course combines the art of game design with storytelling. Our experienced staff, well-versed in AAA, indie, tabletop, and mobile gaming, guide you in creating games from day one. Collaborate with students from various departments, enhancing your skills in digital and paper prototyping. Benefit from industry connections with giants like CCP, CD Projekt Red, and Media Molecule. Middlesex ranks high in London for overall student positivity, offering state-of-the-art facilities like a Motion Capture studio and a music recording studio. What will you learn? This course explores key skills like game design, prototyping, scripting game engines, environmental storytelling, writing, and basic programming. Acquire hands-on experience using cutting-edge software like Unity and Maya. Work on collaborative projects with peers from related courses, honing teamwork and professional workflow. The course focuses on innovation and design, ensuring you're equipped for the dynamic realm of game development. How do we support your career development? You will be prepared for diverse roles, including technical game designer, gameplay designer, level designer, and more. The degree's emphasis on hands-on experience ensures a robust portfolio, setting you up for success in the creative industries. With industry connections, work placements, and internship opportunities, you'll have the chance to engage with live briefs, guest lecturers, and potential employers, enhancing your employability in this rapidly evolving field. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/games-design
How to apply
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:
- W248
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page:https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/games-design
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
PTE Academic | 59 | With at least 59 in all components |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
International | £16600 | 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
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT