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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design course at Ravensbourne University London.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Games Design course at Ravensbourne University London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Media Studies | C |
| Computer Science | E |
| Graphics | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Graphics | C |
| Mathematics | E |
| Media Studies | D |
| Photography | E |
| Psychology | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I603
Here's what Ravensbourne University London says about its Games Design course.
Take the leap into the captivating world of game design. With this BA (Hons) Games Design degree at Ravensbourne University London, you'll unlock the gateway to endless opportunities in the booming gaming industry. You will harness the knowledge and skills to design the games of the future.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge techniques and explore games mechanics, player psychology and games narrative. This multi-disciplinary game-making degree course will provide you with the fundamental skills to ensure you are equipped with the skills to thrive in this dynamic field.
You will participate in collaborative projects and interdisciplinary co-production, mirroring the real-world game development process. From day one, you'll dive into the roles within the games design industry, discover your passion through a chosen specialism and hone your expertise. In your second year, you will undertake the work-based learning module which will enhance your industry awareness and give you the opportunity to build your network before you even graduate.
You will leave this degree course confident with an extensive knowledge of games design and the collaborative and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in varied roles within the creative industries. Join us at Ravensbourne University London and level up your future in the world of games design.
Why study this course? -Develop key skills in narrative and storytelling -Prepares you for a career as a games maker, either in the AAA or independent markets -Enables you to contextualise the role design plays in storytelling and game playing -Specialise within the games design discipline in an area that best suits your unique skillset -Build a critical language and apply this to games and games design -Apply and utilise game technologies to respond to changes in the development landscape quickly and confidently.
Career pathways Graduates will be able to pursue work in a number of roles and fields including but not limited to the game industries, the TV and Film industries and the VR and digital industries.
For more information, please visit our website.
Source: Ravensbourne University London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Ravensbourne
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games graphics
• Computer games
• Computer games design
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,500 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
The modules you will study
You'll explore game engine technologies, scripting, production methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Waterfall), development cycles, concepting and ideation, prototyping, documentation, 2D/3D art pipelines, character design, environment design, games culture and studies, game design fundamentals and team working. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
How you will be assessed
You will be continually assessed through various tasks such as blogs, reports, presentations and evidence of experimentation and research. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
Ravensbourne University London student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ravensbourne University London
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 Ravensbourne University London students who took the Games Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
70%
low
Teaching on my course
70%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
72%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
66%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
59%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
63%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
52%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
66%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
66%
low
Student information
The Games Design course at Ravensbourne University London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Ravensbourne University London graduates who took Games Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
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