Course summary

Our Games Design degree will prepare you for a life in the games industry. You’ll gain an understanding of games design from the creative process to game engines, such as Unreal Engine. We examine the principles and theories of games design, systems, mechanics, narrative, and gameplay, while equipping you with the knowledge and understanding of professional workflows and software. Considering students as ‘professionals in training’, this 3 year course will form the foundation of your workplace practice. The first year provides foundational skill and knowledge in games theory and development. This includes an academic approach to games and the concept of play; also a broad study of 3D modelling, game and level design, audio, narrative and gameplay loops. The second year will consolidate and develop your skills with advanced 3D modelling and games design modules. You will have the opportunity to understake some research in an area of games design of your choice and with our games specialism module, you will be able to experiment and develop an understanding of your specialism. By the final year, you will be ready to embark on your self-directed final year project which will focus on your chosen career specialism. You will also devise and create a working game demo. Supported by tutors in a ‘producer’ role, you will put into practice your previous two years of learning, as well as continue to stretch your ability and understanding as your projects progress. You will also undertake a research-based module which will allow you to reflect on games industry trends to come up with a hypothesis on the future of games. Finally, rounding off the year, you will be taught the skills to prepare you to apply for jobs in the games industry. Final projects are tailored to not only be the best possible degree submissions, but also the backbone of portfolios, so that, by the time of graduation, you are ready for the workplace or post-graduate study.