Year 0 in games development encourages creativity, imagination and new ways of making, thinking and documenting. If you are not quite ready for year one of our three year undergraduate degree then this course is for you.
Year 0 in games development is not a standalone course, it is the first stage of a full bachelor’s degree and once successfully completed you will be able to progress smoothly into our BA (Hons) Games Development.
Throughout the course, you'll have access to industry opportunities and engage in well-defined industry skillsets. You'll learn game engine technologies, scripting, production methodologies, game design fundamentals, and team working. You'll also gain a conceptual understanding of the range and skills involved in animation and games development, with the chance to specialize in one of the core disciplines: games art, technical design, or design & production.
The course is designed using a Universal Design for Learning framework, making it accessible for all students. You'll have multiple options for engagement, representation, and action and expression, allowing you to learn in the way that suits you best.
What sets this course apart is the "games first" approach, which puts making at the center of teaching. You'll have the chance to engage with wider elements of games culture and practice, encouraging creative and innovative outcomes to a broad range of industry briefs. Join us and develop your own practice in a supportive and critical environment, with a focus on team building and self-efficacy.
Why study this course?
Games-first approach, putting making at the centre of teaching
Truly understand the needs and desires of computer games players
Flexibility to specialise in your favourite games development discipline
Build a critical language and understanding of games development
Develop a diverse understanding of games technologies.
Career pathways
You will graduate with strong concept skills and technical expertise. Graduates work in areas such as typography, editorial design, packaging, information design, wayfinding, exhibition design, user experience and user interface design, art direction and design strategy.
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You'll explore game engine technologies, games culture and practice, game design fundamentals, work with a range of briefs across tabletop, mobile, console and computer, explore different roles within the industry and how gaming stories are told and delivered.
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You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including games development, blogs, reports presentations, and evidence of experimentation and research. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Students will also be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent (including English) .
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 |
| PTE Academic | 42 | PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. |
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/how-apply/english-language-requirements
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | 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.
*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.
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