Game Design with a Year in Industry

Learn from BAFTA-winning games designers in this games design degree. Developed with employers this course combines theory, commercial and practical skills.

You'll develop a strong specialism in your favourite aspect of games design, while building skills in other aspects like game design, game art, game audio and narrative design to make you a desirable all-rounder.

Take advantage of our close links with industry on study trips, visits from guest speakers and game jams.

The placement year is an opportunity to get some real-world experience on your CV. Placements can be with multinational organisations employing large design teams, through to small enterprises around the UK and beyond. Our work with the Centre for Digital Innovation in Hull offers other opportunities for practical, industry experience.

Why study at Hull?

• Cutting edge tech: Create VR, AR or mixed reality projects in our high-tech design labs, including a virtual reality lounge with Virtuix Omni VR treadmill.

• Industry links for career success: Spend a year in industry to hone your skills and contacts, and present your final year project to employers in Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase

• Practical assessments: Use the latest game engines to work on collaborative projects which form all your assessments – no exams here!

Where could this take me?

Studying a curriculum developed in collaboration with games employers and taught by industry experts means you are certain to graduate with the skills employers need.

Previous graduates have worked on a range of well-known games in studios across the UK in roles including VFX artist, game designer, environment and texture artists, and character designers. You’ll also have learned plenty of transferable skills which could propel you into wider roles in the creative industries.

Core modules include

Game Design & Prototyping
Introduction to Game Audio
Environment Design
3D Asset Design
Art and Animation Fundamentals
Post-Production & VFX
Major Project
Emerging Technologies
Professional Portfolio Design

Optional modules include

Practical Skills for UI/UX
Rapid Prototyping
Scriptwriting for Game Stories
3D Character Animation
Music & Sound for Media

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.