BA Games Design with Foundation Year

This innovative course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in game design, from conceptualization to final product. Students will learn how to create engaging and immersive games for various platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in the principles of game design, including game mechanics, level design, user experience, and storytelling. By the end of the course, students will have created their own original game concept, from initial idea to final product, demonstrating their ability to design and develop engaging games for a variety of platforms.

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Our experienced lecturers have industry experience and are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Small class sizes ensure that each student receives personalized attention and support throughout the course. Our state-of-the-art facilities include game development software, hardware, and equipment, allowing students to work on real-world projects and develop their skills in a professional environment.

Join a prestigious university with an excellent reputation for producing talented game developers, and take advantage of the vibrant game development scene in Canterbury.

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for those interested in games design due to its strong reputation for producing talented game developers. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to London, one of the world's leading game development hubs. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers at top game development studios and as independent game developers.

Youll gain an in-depth knowledge of game-design tools (such as GameMaker Studio, Unreal Engine, and Ren'Py), design and development processes, aesthetics, and the relationships between industry, players, and designers. The foundation year will help you take your first step into higher education, broadening your industry knowledge and enabling you to progress to an undergraduate degree. It aims to help you develop a strong foundation of game design, alongside academic and transferable skills, to ensure you get the most out of your degree-level studies. The course is taught in the Daphne Oram building, our exciting new Creative Arts facility, where youll have access to industry-standard software to produce a range of games.

Applicants should normally have 32 UCAS Tariff points. We will also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education and applicants may be asked to attend an interview.