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Games Design and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

University of Hull

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    The University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Open up a world of opportunity in one of the UK's fastest developing creative industries with this hands-on degree at the University of Hull.This new course is one of only a handful in the country to combine the technological skills of game design with the ability to write compelling stories and narratives – helping you to create even better games.You'll be taught by BAFTA-winning experts and published authors – plus get to use industry-standard facilities and software – and study topics such as Narrative Design, Game Scripting, and Genre Fiction alongside more traditional modules on game design and development.


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.- Study under experts who’ve worked on BAFTA-winning games and titles for names like Disney and Lucasfilm.


Where could this take me?

You'll graduate with all the technological and writing skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of game design.Our curriculum has been developed in collaboration with games employers and is taught by industry experts – so you know it's up-to-date – while the communication and problem-solving skills you'll learn could also propel you into wider roles in the creative industries.Previous graduates on our game design courses 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.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per 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 Hull

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    81st

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

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Established nearly 100 years ago, Hull is England’s 14th oldest university. It honours its rich heritage while continually exploring innovation.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a reflection of the university's outstanding teaching quality.
Hull is a welcoming and affordable city, offering great value to students who choose to study at the university.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Creative Writing

    24th out of 45 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    112 65%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.61 90%

    1st

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