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Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

University for the Creative Arts

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Farnham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

BA (Hons) Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree.Learn how to shape and enhance a player's gaming experience and fully develop exciting ideas on our holistic BA (Hons) Games Design degree course at UCA Farnham.The role of the games designer is central to the development of any game – it's designers that create the rules, systems and mechanics that form the centre of any gaming experience. You’ll learn to prototype games using games engines, develop design documentation, conduct research, and create experiences. This course is all about developing your ideas, nurturing your creativity, and giving you the skills to make your concepts a reality. You’ll be supported along the way by a team of lecturers with a wealth of industry experience at AAA games studios, and, since the course is aligned to the most prestigious developers and publishers, you’ll be fully prepared to start your career right after graduation.Related courses- BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art (with Integrated Foundation Year)- BA (Hons) Games Animation (with Integrated Foundation Year)- BA (Hons) Games Arts (with Integrated Foundation Year)- BSc (Hons) Games Development (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,950per 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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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level :

32 UCAS tariff points from one A-Level qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

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University information

University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS, England

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A diverse community of creative people, attracting students from across the globe.
UCA's three UK campuses are welcoming and dynamic environments, with close links to London and a wealth of creative opportunities.
Students who need to improve their English skills and/or portfolio can choose an integrated international foundation year ahead of their undergraduate course.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    116th out of 117 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    138 61%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    34.0 34%

    113th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    106th

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