Games Design
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: G601 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: G601 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
**Why this course?**
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
• Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
• Gain proficiency in game design. This comprehensive expertise equips you to delve into diverse aspects of the gaming world.
• Underpinning the whole three years will be engagement and teaching from industry professionals.
• Experience project-based learning, ensuring you graduate with technical and professional fluency.
• Study in our brand new state-of-the-art lab facilities.
**About this course**
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game design with our BSc Games Design program.
You will graduate as a confident, independent thinker, with the detailed knowledge and skills you need to adapt rapidly to change.
**Skills**
Embark on the BSc Games Design journey and unlock a world of skills that will propel you into the heart of the gaming industry. This course will prepare you to progress and excel in the gaming industry. You will graduate industry ready with skills in:
- Designing and modelling in a 3D environment.
- Character and environment art.
- User experience.
- Art research.
- Game concept and level design
- Interactive storytelling
- Narrative development
- Interface design
- Games analytics
- Scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling and texturing.
- Screen-based, augmented and virtual reality, physical, and purposeful games.
By your final year you'll find yourself in the midst of invaluable placement learning, as you construct a professional portfolio poised to impress future employers, collaborators, and clients. Throughout this exciting three-year journey, you'll be nurtured by the wisdom and expertise of industry professionals, preparing you to thrive in the dynamic world of game design.
**Career opportunities**
Embark on an exhilarating journey with our BSc Games Design program, where limitless career possibilities await. Our graduates are equipped to step into the thrilling world of games development or explore a broader spectrum of roles that demand unparalleled image-making skills for immersive digital environments.
From becoming visionary games designers to dynamic games producers, ingenious narrative designers, strategic project managers, and the creative minds behind exceptional user experiences and interactions (UX/UI designers), your path to success is boundless.
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