BA (Hons) Games Design with Foundation Year

This innovative and practical course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to design and develop engaging and immersive games. You'll learn about game mechanics, level design, user experience, and storytelling, as well as the latest technologies and tools used in the industry. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in the principles of game design and development, while the subsequent years allow you to specialize in areas such as 3D modeling, animation, or programming. With expert tutors and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to succeed in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

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In addition to your studies, you'll have access to a range of opportunities for professional development, including industry events, workshops, and networking sessions. Our close ties with the games industry also provide opportunities for placements, internships, and graduate roles.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University: A Hub for Game Design and Development Excellence

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for students interested in game design and development due to its strong links with the industry and cutting-edge facilities. The university's location in Canterbury also provides easy access to London and other major games development hubs, offering a wealth of opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Games Design teaches you the key technical and creative skills needed to produce indie videogames for computer, mobile, and console.

You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of games-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 Creative Arts facility, where you’ll have access to industry-standard software to produce a range of games.

A degree in Games Design would help you to enter the games design and development industry, which is a growing sector in the UK. The skills you develop on the course would also open up opportunities in advertising, marketing, events, museum and exhibition design, and the creative sector more generally.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.