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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Games Design
University Centre South Essex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design course at University Centre South Essex.
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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 | £17,930 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WG24
Here's what University Centre South Essex says about its Games Design course.
The BSc (Hons) Games Design degree programme is designed to allow the development of skills required for; 3D assets, character design, the process of rigging, game design and development. All the processes covered in this programme are delivered to industry standard. On completion of this programme, students should be able to progress into industry in a variety of creative and technical roles.
Our strength is in our determination to provide a pro-active, creative atmosphere, that is responsive to current and future working practices. We run a small tight-knit course of around twenty students in each year, this allows us to really get to know our students and support them.
Source: University Centre South Essex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Higher Education
Location
University Centre Basildon | Basildon
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 GD101 - Visual Storytelling (30 credits) GD102 - Historical and Contextual Studies (30 credits) GD103 - 3D Modelling and Texturing (30 credits) GD104 – Programming (30 credits)
Year 2 GD201 - Game Level Design (30 Credits) GD202 - Games Animations (30 Credits): GD203 - Professional and Cultural Development (30 Credits): GD204 - Mobile Game Development (30 Credits)
Year 3 GD301 - Dissertation Project (30 Credits) GD302 - Final Project Development (30 Credits) GD303 –Final Project (30 Credits) GD304 -Computer Games Management (30 Credits)
How you will be assessed
Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including portfolio and sketchbook submissions, group presentations, written essays and research folders.
There are no examinations.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:
Year 1 100% coursework: 88% Studio based with a written element 12%
Year 2 100% coursework: 88% Studio based with a written element 12%
Year 3 100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25%
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