Games Design | Leeds Beckett University

Course summary

Prepare for a career in games and computer entertainment, animation, interactive environments, 3D visualisation, or creative advertising.

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital, and creative entertainment industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

Focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept, and asset production; and game design studies, practice, and theory
Take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation, and technical implementation stages
Be encouraged to foster your individual creativity
Produce games based on your ideas
Work with other students and tutors who have a passion for games and gaming

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Industry insight
Placement opportunities, networking events, and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise, Codemasters, Team17 Digital, and Ben Dare from Ubisoft Toronto will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.

Showcase your achievements
Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. You can see some of their work in the Leeds School of Arts Festival. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.

Why study the BSc Games Design course at Leeds Beckett University?

100% of BSc (Hons) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
90% of students on BSc (Hons) Games Design were positive about the availability of specialist facilities* *
Gain valuable time in industry and practise developing content based on professional briefs through our placement scheme
Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show, where past students have secured job offers
Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23

*National Student Survey 2025

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: GW42
Institution code:: L27

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