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Games Design and Development

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
MetStudios Brighton
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Course summary

Course Overview

The BA(Hons) Games Design and Development is a comprehensive program that equips students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the games design industry. The course encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach, encompassing the technical and theoretical aspects of game design and development. With a focus on the game development process, the program offers students an overview of the various domains within the industry, including narrative design, technical design, and level design pipelines. The course curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in design and production within the games industry, and to impart a thorough understanding of the industry's production methodologies and business practices. The course is implemented using a Universal Design for Learning framework, which promotes inclusive education and accommodates the diverse needs of all students.

The course places emphasis on three key areas within game design:

  • Storytelling and World-Building

  • Game Mechanics and Design Principles

  • Technical Design

In addition, students have the opportunity to delve into supplementary areas such as programming and art processes, collaborating with students from related courses.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1 core and spine modules

  • Creative Industries and You- Finding your path
  • Foundational Design
  • Introduction to Game Engines
  • Introduction to Scripting
  • Practice, Context and Culture
  • Game Design Theory
  • Narrative for Games
  • Prototyping

Year 2 core and spine modules

  • Creative Industries- and You 2- Collaborative entrepreneurship
  • World Building
  • Understanding Players
  • Creativity, Identity and Authenticity
  • Game Studio

Year 3 core and spine modules

  • Final project
  • Pre-Production-
  • Production
  • Creative Industries and you 3- Professional practice

In years 2 and 3, students can select optional modules. These can be viewed on our website and are currently subject to change.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • MetStudios Brighton

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G100
Institution code:
B39
Campus name:
MetStudios Brighton
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G100
Institution code:
B39
Campus name:
MetStudios Brighton

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BB

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 80

Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade B or above (80 UCAS), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.

Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Once your application is received, you will be contacted by a member of the admissions team to arrange an interview. Full guidelines on what to prepare will be emailed to you.
Portfolio
Applicants are required to bring a portfolio of work to their interview. Details on what to prepare will be provided once a date and time has been booked.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)72the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic59A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills

We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.

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.

Our decision-making process assesses the entire application. We are looking for talent and technical skill alongside academic achievement. Applicants are invited to either audition, interview, or submit supporting portfolio evidence. Your offer will be based on a combination of your academic profile, strength of application, and the successful outcome of the audition, interview, or portfolio review. Where appropriate, we also review personal circumstances when making contextual offers.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£15950*

* 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 tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:

Visa application costs
Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
Equipment required for your course
(computer and software/instrument/books)

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships.
For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website

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