Course summary
Course Overview The BA(Hons) Games Design and Development is a comprehensive program that equips students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the games design industry. The course encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach, encompassing the technical and theoretical aspects of game design and development. With a focus on the game development process, the program offers students an overview of the various domains within the industry, including narrative design, technical design, and level design pipelines. The course curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in design and production within the games industry, and to impart a thorough understanding of the industry's production methodologies and business practices. The course is implemented using a Universal Design for Learning framework, which promotes inclusive education and accommodates the diverse needs of all students. The course places emphasis on three key areas within game design:
- Storytelling and World-Building
- Game Mechanics and Design Principles
- Technical Design
Modules
Year 1 core and spine modules
- Creative Industries and You- Finding your path
- Foundational Design
- Introduction to Game Engines
- Introduction to Scripting
- Practice, Context and Culture
- Game Design Theory
- Narrative for Games
- Prototyping
- Creative Industries- and You 2- Collaborative entrepreneurship
- World Building
- Understanding Players
- Creativity, Identity and Authenticity
- Game Studio
- Final project
- Pre-Production-
- Production
- Creative Industries and you 3- Professional practice
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:
- G100
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- Screen and Film School Brighton
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
The Admissions Team will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time
Portfolio
Details of what to submit will be provided once your application has been received
Unistats information
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 |
EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £15950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For UK domiciled applicants, undergraduate degree scholarships can be applied for, and are awarded on merit to applicants from low-income households (below £25,000) providing tuition fee support during the length of study. For overseas applicants an automatic early confirmation scholarship is available, subject to change.
Provider information
BIMM University
38-42 Brunswick Street West
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EL