BA Game Design
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points including a level 3 qualification in Art and Design. A Levels - grades CCC / BCD BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design - grade M Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply Other Requirements Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.
What students say
Based on about 139 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 78%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- 3D Level Production
- Artwork in 4D - Creative and Technical Foundations
- Character and Gamespace Design
- Ways of Seeing
- Emerging Interactive Technologies
- Immersion, Atmosphere and Effects
- Mobile Game Design
- Ways of Being
- Major Project Design
- Major Project Production
- Team Game Production
- Ways of Working
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Design at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Game Design at University of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?
89% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Game Design at University of Wolverhampton?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.