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

In addition, students have the opportunity to delve into supplementary areas such as programming and art processes, collaborating with students from related courses.

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

Year 2 core and spine modules

Creative Industries- and You 2- Collaborative entrepreneurship

World Building

Understanding Players

Creativity, Identity and Authenticity

Game Studio

Year 3 core and spine modules

Final project

Pre-Production-

Production

Creative Industries and you 3- Professional practice

In years 2 and 3, students can select optional modules. These can be viewed on the Screen and Film School Website. These are currently subject to change.

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:: 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

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points) or BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification, and three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language. For applicants who previously studied in Higher Education If an applicant has previously completed at least one level of a HE course, they may be eligible to apply to join the course directly at Level 5 for entry in 2025. For applicants with relevant sector/industry experience Recognition of Prior Practice (RPP) is an alternative entry route onto Level 4 of the course for mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum qualifications required to gain entry.

A level - CC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Access to HE Diploma - M: 0 credits P: 0 credits

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

Operated by the Office for Students

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

The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only. Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as: - Living costs (rent/bills/travel) - Equipment required for your course such as a computer, hard-drive, and software equipment and books

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.