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Games Design
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
Course summary
About the course
BA (Hons) Games Design focuses on the creative and technical skills needed to design engaging games and interactive experiences. The course is designed for students who want to explore how gameplay, mechanics, narrative and user experience come together within professional games development.
You will develop ideas from concept to playable prototype, learning how games are designed for different platforms and audiences. The course supports students aiming for careers in games design, interactive media and related creative industries.
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in games design, while gaining professional skills valued across games and interactive media industries, including game mechanics design, level design, prototyping, narrative development, user experience design and creative problem solving.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Games Design Practice
• Game Mechanics and Systems
• Level and Narrative Design
• Games Design Project
How you’ll learn
You will learn through:
• Studio-based workshops and practical design sessions
• Creative briefs and collaborative game projects
• Assessment through playable prototypes, portfolios and presentations
• Independent study supported by tutorials, critique and academic feedback
You will also use digital learning platforms, specialist software and online resources to support your design development.
Future opportunities
The course prepares you for creative roles within the games and interactive media industries, while also developing transferable skills relevant to wider digital and creative careers.
• Games designer and level designer roles
• Interactive media and experience design
• Creative technology and digital production
• Freelance practice or postgraduate study
The transferable skills developed also support progression into postgraduate study or wider creative and professional roles.
Facilities
You will study in specialist facilities designed to support games design and interactive development.
• Dedicated studios and computer suites for games development
• Industry-standard games engines and design software
• Collaborative studio and project spaces
• Access to technical support and learning resources
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply games design knowledge with confidence.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G601
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- G601
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.
English Language requirements https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential.
Our Contextual Offer scheme enables us to offer some flexibility in our entry requirements, and we hope it will encourage talented students whose personal circumstances may have impacted upon their achievements at school or college to be more confident about applying to study a degree at Roehampton.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| International | £16950* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £16950* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The University has not yet confirmed fees for 2026 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2025 entry.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
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