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Computer Games Design BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

The games and tech industries continue to dominate the globe, and they're always seeking game designers and developers. Become their next rising star on our BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree course.With help from our teaching team of games industry experts, you'll dive into the theory of game design and development. You can specialise as a programmer or artist, designing, developing, and testing games for different audiences using our advanced game development facilities. For an extra boost to your professional experience, you can complete an optional work placement.Discover what it takes to become an industry-ready games designer at Portsmouth, two-time winner of the TIGA Best Educational Institution Award (2021, 2014).


Why study Computer Games Design at Portsmouth?

You'll be able to:- Explore how games are constructed by learning a variety of theories – including systems, gameplay, psychology, user experience, and narrative- Work with next-gen technologies in our impressive facilities including the UK's first ever Centre for Creative Immersive and Extended Reality (CCIXR)- Enhance your teamworking skills by collaborating with other Games students on game projects – including or prize-giving annual University GameJam event- Learn from an expert teaching team with strong links to local, national and international games companies –including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Climax and Stainless- Gain valuable professional experience by completing an optional work placement – with a company or self-employed- Broaden your cultural experience by studying abroad in Europe- Impress your future employers by showcasing your work at our annual Graduate Showcase

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    52nd out of 117 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    130 57%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    72nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    27th

    19

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