This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Middlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study BA Game and Level Design with us? Our highly practical course encourages creativity, combining digital and paper prototyping with tools like Unity and Unreal. You'll script and design games while developing communication and entrepreneurial skills vital for team management. Ranked high in London for student positivity, our course provides access to cutting-edge facilities and prepares you for the evolving games industry. Our global experiences enhance cultural awareness, offering a competitive edge in the job market. What will you learn? Gain technical prowess in programming, game engine scripting, and technical game design. Develop essential communication skills to effectively present experimental game ideas, creating concept documents, pitching proposals, and incorporating feedback. With over 30 workstations equipped with the latest software, including Unity and Maya, you'll have hands-on access to state-of-the-art facilities. The course fosters a dynamic learning environment, preparing you for diverse roles in the gaming industry, from technical game designer to gameplay designer and beyond. How do we support your career development? We equip you with skills and knowledge essential for success in the dynamic game design industry. Through hands-on experiences, you'll build a portfolio ensuring a prosperous career in various creative industries. Benefit from work placements and internships, establishing industry connections. Graduates have entered roles such as Junior Open World Designer at CD Projekt Red and Game Developer at Trick27. This program, blending in-person and online teaching, hones management and team collaboration skills, preparing you for the evolving world of work. 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-and-development-bsc-honours/
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W246
- 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-and-development-bsc-honours/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/games-design-and-development-bsc-honours/
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 |
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
We want uni study to be an option for everyone with opportunities to make the most of your time as a student, even with the rising cost of living. We do everything we can to help you afford uni with access to money that you don’t have to pay back, reductions in costs of studying and personal financial advice. For more information about our financial support, visit: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT