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Bachelor of Games Design

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Three-year Bachelors in games design and gameplay programming at City Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Games Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in introducing gameplay
  • 3D digital art. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Gameplay designer
  • Games writer
  • Level designer
  • AR/VR designer
  • Technical artist
  • Technical animator
  • UX/UI designer
  • AI programmer
  • Engine programmer

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: games studies
  • Introducing gameplay
  • 3D digital art
  • Programming gameplay
  • System and level design
  • Games design studio
  • Storyboarding
  • Motion capture performance
  • 3D materials
  • Sound art and design and tabletop game development.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Qualification equivalent to UK A levels or the International Baccalaureate
  • Typically 112 UCAS points (for example BCC-BBC) but varying by course
  • Relevant work experience may be considered. Some courses add GCSE English and Maths
  • Interview
  • Portfolio or DBS checks.

Accepted academic background

School-leaving qualification equivalent to British A-levels or International Baccalaureate, Relevant work experience may be considered.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Academic Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,450 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£26,277 GBP

Program details

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Design
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.