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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

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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).

Course highlights

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 our annual University GameJam
Learn from an expert teaching team with strong links to local, national and international games companies-including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Creative Assembly, Rebellion, and Climax
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

4 years sandwich with work placement

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.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    54th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    120 54%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    66th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    27th

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