Bachelor in Games Design - Grado en Diseño de Videojuegos

Specialise exclusively in the art and design aspects of video game creation - explore everything from the theory behind the creation of successful digital entertainment titles to the generation of dedicated art and content for them.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Explore level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling and texturing
Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games
Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)
Benefit from our industry connections and guest lectures with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, Playground Games, Boss Alien, Media Molecule, and others
As well as the games industry, you’ll be prepared for a career in a range of sectors including digital technologies, architectural visualisation, mixed and virtual realities, and the wider digital creative industry
You´ll be career ready with 90% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months.

Year 1
Core units
Games Design Principles
Digital Technologies
Game Modelling Fundamentals
Level Design Fundamentals
Lighting & Texturing
Game Development Pipeline

Year 2
Core units
Storytelling and Narrative Development
Modelling for Animation
Interface Design
Animation for Games
Game Studio Project
Commercialisation & Business Environments

Optional placement year
You have the option to complete either an optional 4-week placement or a minimum 30-week work placement year which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Final year
Core units
Individual Project
Usability & Games Analytics
Pervasive Gaming
Innovation, Enterprise & Business Development

You will be in a position to apply for a range of jobs once you graduate, including:

Games Programmer
Games Developer
Media Designer.