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Games Design at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Course summary

Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation or creative advertising. Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries. As part of your course you’ll:

  • Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory
  • Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages
  • Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity
  • Produce games based on your ideas
  • Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming
Find out more Placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you. Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities. Why study Games Design at Leeds Beckett University...
  • 100% of BSc (Hons) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
  • Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme
  • Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers
  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses
Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Games Design
  • Game Asset Creation
  • Game Development 1
  • Game Development 2
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Game Development 3
  • Game Animation & VFX
  • Game Studies
  • Game Environments
  • Concept Art & Visualisation
  • Group Project
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Production Project
  • Dissertation
  • Games Studio
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Other

As part of our admissions process suitable applicants will be invited to attend a Leeds School of Arts Professional Development Session. Why? Because we want to invest in YOU! This is an opportunity to use our fantastic facilities, meet the academic staff who will teach you, and meet students you will study with. You will also take part in taster sessions, specific to your area of study, all of which will help strengthen your professional skills.


Student Outcomes

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74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

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

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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

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Games Design at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS