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Games Design and Development
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateBognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Games Design and Development will prepare you for a range of career options in this vibrant and fast growing industry. On this programme you will be guided through the creative components of the process from design concepts, programming, animation, VFX, storytelling, audio design, motion capture and user experience. Working closely with our award winning 3D Animation & VFX team and our newly launched BA (Hons) Esports programme you will gain an all round workflow experience enabling you to focus on a specialist area of your choice in the final year.
We will be exploring the emerging ideas in this area including advances in immersive technologies, and you will engage with industry with delegate attendance at events such as EGX. You will also have the opportunity to engage directly with a number of games development companies and experts from across the industry through master classes and mentoring. You will develop your portfolio to meet current industry requirements and develop a strong awareness of the needs of the industry as you develop your creative and technical skills.
This course is based at our state-of-the-art Tech Park, giving students access to industry-standard facilities, equipment and design software. As a part of the Department of Creative Industries you will benefit from our industry partnerships with companies including HyperX, DXRacer, Twitch, ARRI, and AVID, and be able to access to industry standard software such as Nuke, Maya and Houdini.
Modules
Year One
In your first year, you will learn the fundamentals of games design and development, as you explore element of digital art construction, working with 3D engines and wider programming principles.
Year Two
Your second year continues to develop your programming and design skills and provides you with options to explore wider aspects of the game development process, including writing for games, games studios, motion capture, and 3D animation.
Year Three
In your third year, you will learn more advanced design and development techniques, as you work towards your final major games design project. You will also explore your future career options and develop an understanding of how best to prepare a strategy for employability, freelance work, or start-up.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including:
-Creative projects
-Project work
-Creative portfolios
-Presentations
-Reflective writing
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
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:
- I600
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus Code:
- R
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- I600
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus Code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
T Level - M
Pass with Merit overall and a C in the Core.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
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The University of Chichester contextual offer is a reduction of 16 UCAS tariff points (equivalent to two A-level grades or one BTEC grade) for all eligible undergraduate degree courses. For foundation year courses, the reduction is 8 UCAS tariff points. For details of eligibility, please visit our website using the link below.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9535 | 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 |
| International | £16800 | 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.
Additional fee information
EU undergraduate students are charged the same fee as UK Home students.
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