BA Games Design
University for the Creative Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, specialising in games design. Core topics include Research Methods, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is structured around cross-disciplinary studio practice, with students progressing from junior developer roles in the first year to team leadership in the second year. The programme culminates in a self-directed Major Project.
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Entry requirements
For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. The standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
What students say
Based on about 91 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ideas Generation and Prototyping
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Interactive Level Design
- Collaborative Games Studio 1 (Foundation)
- Rapid Game Prototyping
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Narrative World Building and Gameplay Systems
- Collaborative Games Studio 2 (Production and Leadership)
- Creative Research
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £30,000. The £26,500 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts do next?
85% 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 University for the Creative Arts?
92% 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 University for the Creative Arts?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Games Design at University for the Creative Arts?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.