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Games Design
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
- Awarded by:
- Ravensbourne
Course summary
Take the leap into the captivating world of game design. With this BA (Hons) Games Design degree at Ravensbourne University London, you'll unlock the gateway to endless opportunities in the booming gaming industry. You will harness the knowledge and skills to design the games of the future.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge techniques and explore games mechanics, player psychology and games narrative. This multi-disciplinary game-making degree course will provide you with the fundamental skills to ensure you are equipped with the skills to thrive in this dynamic field.
You will participate in collaborative projects and interdisciplinary co-production, mirroring the real-world game development process. From day one, you'll dive into the roles within the games design industry, discover your passion through a chosen specialism and hone your expertise. In your second year, you will undertake the work-based learning module which will enhance your industry awareness and give you the opportunity to build your network before you even graduate.
You will leave this degree course confident with an extensive knowledge of games design and the collaborative and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in varied roles within the creative industries. Join us at Ravensbourne University London and level up your future in the world of games design.
Why study this course?
-Develop key skills in narrative and storytelling
-Prepares you for a career as a games maker, either in the AAA or independent markets
-Enables you to contextualise the role design plays in storytelling and game playing
-Specialise within the games design discipline in an area that best suits your unique skillset
-Build a critical language and apply this to games and games design
-Apply and utilise game technologies to respond to changes in the development landscape quickly and confidently.
Career pathways
Graduates will be able to pursue work in a number of roles and fields including but not limited to the game industries, the TV and Film industries and the VR and digital industries.
For more information, please visit our website.
Modules
You'll explore game engine technologies, scripting, production methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Waterfall), development cycles, concepting and ideation, prototyping, documentation, 2D/3D art pipelines, character design, environment design, games culture and studies, game design fundamentals and team working. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
Assessment method
You will be continually assessed through various tasks such as 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.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
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:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
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:
- I603
- Institution code:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Ravensbourne University London 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:
- I603
- Institution code:
- R06
- 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 - 96 points
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test. |
Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email international@rave.ac.uk
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/entry-requirements-and-visas/english-language-requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | 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
Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790).
Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
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