BA Game Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a collaborative game project and a final-year major project in games design. An optional year in industry is available.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 65%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Game Design & Prototyping
- 2D Visual Design
- Introduction to Game Audio
- 3D Asset Design
- Environment Design
- Critical Studies Project
- Collaborative Game Project
- Rapid Prototyping
- Level Design
- 3D Character Design
- Practical Skills for UI/UX
- Post-Production & VFX
- Scriptwriting for Game Stories
- 3D Character Animation
- Music and Sound for Media
- Major Project (Games Design)
- Emerging Technologies
- Professional Portfolio Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Design at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £44,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Game Design at University of Hull 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 Game Design at University of Hull?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Game Design at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Game Design at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Game Design at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.