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/