BA Games Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Games Design, a games design degree focusing on the conceptual, visual, and digital development of interactive play. Core topics include Communication & Writing and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional foundation year is available before starting the main course of study. Year 1 introduces the discipline through modules such as Introduction to Games Design, Game Structures, Creativity and Context for Games, and 3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games. Year 2 builds on these fundamentals with Game Development, Heading into The Games Industry, Game Loops, and Realising Game Engine Potential. Year 3 culminates in major independent study and practical execution through the Games Proposal and Honours Project modules.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Games Design
- Game Structures
- Creativity and Context for Games
- 3D Modelling and Digital Art for Games
- Game Development
- Heading into The Games Industry
- Game Loops
- Realising Game Engine Potential
- Games Proposal
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Games Design at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £37,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Games Design at University of Lancashire?
88% 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 of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Games Design at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.