Course summary
Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University seeks to develop creatives who can challenge and advance the games industry. Our research and industry lead approach will allow you to explore your creative voice and question what it means to make and play. You’ll explore the processes in design and development and learn how to create games for a range of multimedia platforms that include digital and table-top games for a technological world that is constantly evolving. You’ll build a creative portfolio, showcasing skills in a specialist area of your choice that you have developed throughout the course. As part of a studio-based community, you’ll have access to creative spaces that reflect the studio environments our teaching team have worked in, this will prepare you for industry and help you achieve your very best. From the ground up, we’ll support you in developing technical and teamworking skills needed to succeed in this exciting area. Top reasons to study with us
- The course is taught in the Daphne Oram building, our exciting creative arts facility, where you’ll have access to all the equipment and guidance necessary to produce innovative games.
- 94% of our Games Design students were satisfied with the teaching on their course. National Student Survey 2024
- Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the world leaders in play-culture research, and the School of Creative Arts and Industries holds one of only two major archives of arcade photography in the world.
- You will be taught by lecturers who have years of experience working in the games industry and creative sectors.
- An extensive technology suite home to innovative games design equipment, including high-performance PCs, Mac lab, VR headsets, and equipment to loan.
- Study areas that allow you to work independently or as a group, creating a vibrant creative learning culture.
- A wealth of resources to learn, play, and explore. Including: video game consoles, games and media to borrow, a library of board-games, and more.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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:
- I600
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £15500 | Year 1 |
International | £15500 | 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
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU