BA Games Design
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) Games Design is an undergraduate degree centred on video game creation, examining the processes and technologies behind interactive media. Core topics include Programming, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is taught through simulated studio environments and practical project work. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Understanding Games, Design, Art, and Technology for Games, Identifying your Games Practice, and Games Studio. The second year progresses to Global Design Perspectives, Challenging Norms, Interdisciplinary modules, and Employability Modules. The final year focuses on advanced portfolio development through Advancing Games Practice, Experimental Studio, Games Futures, Progressing to Industry, and the Creative Arts and Industries Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 22%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Games
- Design, Art, and Technology for Games
- Identifying your Games Practice
- Games Studio
- Success Modules
- Global Design Perspectives
- Challenging Norms
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Employability Modules
- Advancing Games Practice
- Experimental Studio
- Games Futures
- Progressing to Industry
- Creative Arts and Industries Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.