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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entertainment Design
Birmingham City University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Entertainment Design course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Entertainment Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Product Design | D |
| Art and Design | C |
| English Language | C |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 1275
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Entertainment Design course.
We all want to be entertained — but what if you could be the one who designs the magic? From film sets to festivals, live events to immersive worlds, BA (Hons) Entertainment Design puts you centre stage in shaping unforgettable experiences.
Our BA (Hons) Entertainment Design course prepares you to work across the dynamic and fast-growing entertainment industry where creativity meets experience. The scope and opportunities in entertainment design are boundless. Whether it’s immersive theatre, theme parks, music festivals, museum exhibitions, escape rooms, film sets, interactive installations, brand activations, a live event or digital environment, entertainment designers are the creative minds behind the scenes who design the spaces, narratives, atmospheres, and interactions that bring all these experiences and more to life.
Rooted in a rich legacy of performance design at BCU, the BA (Hons) Entertainment Design degree builds on the decades of experience we have gained in creative practice while preparing you for where the industry is heading next. You’ll explore what entertainment can be, and how you can shape it.
What's covered in this course?
This is a doing course. You’ll design, prototype, make, test, present, and refine. Every module offers a balance between developing academic knowledge, building technical skills, and harnessing creative autonomy, so you can develop a practice that’s both grounded and ambitious.
You’ll work with the core principles of entertainment design — storytelling, space, figure, and audience — and learn how they interact to create impactful experiences. You’ll also develop your own direction through research, studio practice, collaboration, and critical reflection.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with industry-informed briefs and real-world challenges using emerging tools and technologies, while also exploring sustainable design practices and the ethical use of AI to ensure your work is both innovative and responsible. Our affiliation with creative professionals ensures that you’re learning is relevant—and what you create makes you industry-ready. Informed by sector leading organisations such as the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Blackhurst and Co, Katapult, Scruffy Dog Creative Group, Digbeth Loc. Studios, and Boomtown Festival, you'll have the opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to the creative processes, expectations, and innovations driving the entertainment design industry.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Birmingham School of Art
Location
Margaret Street | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
Birmingham City University student reviews
1 year ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university
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The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.
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5 months ago
Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available
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Fashion design
5 months ago
In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.
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Fashion design
5 months ago
I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
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Fashion design
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I think I managed pretty well at uni with my finances. I did work a part time job which helped out with extra costs and I thankfully had family support too. My biggest financial concern would probably be financing my course itself - like my equipment and materials. But this is quite course specifi...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birmingham City University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Entertainment Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Entertainment Design or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Birmingham City University graduates who took Entertainment Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
59%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
62%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
14%
Design occupations
13%
Sales occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Entertainment Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Entertainment Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Saturday 4 October
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