Games Design with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

The Foundation Year in Media is offered as an entry route to a media degree for those who don't yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level study. You enrol on a four-year course, which includes the one-year foundation course. If you complete this year successfully you progress directly onto our three-year media degree courses listed below. The number of students who progress to degree study are very high - in fact some of these students have gone on to become some of our most successful graduates.

Overview

Our games design course is designed to give you a skill set that’s resilient to the rapid changes in an expanding and evolving industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience that will help you build your portfolio and develop your experience in a wide range of digital technologies that will open up career opportunities in a broad range of creative industries.

How is the BA/BSc Games Design taught?

Teaching is focused on project-based workshops supplemented by lectures and seminars so you can build a substantial portfolio of work. You will work with fellow students on related courses such as 3D Animation, art and design, computing and graphics while gaining experience in teamwork and workflow as you collaborate to produce working games.

The programme is focused on innovation and design, equipping you with the skills you need to begin your career in this rapidly changing area.

Work placement opportunities are built into the curriculum. Middlesex has very strong links with employers and our industry partners provide live briefs and visiting lectures.