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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Games Development (Design)
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Development (Design) course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
(General Studies is not accepted).
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,600 per year |
| International | £17,600 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C475
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Games Development (Design) course.
Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers ensure memorable gameplay experiences.
Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on our Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development.
On games design courses like ours, you’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, and the motivations of the player. You’ll take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games.
Our three Games Development courses share a common first year; you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves, you’ll become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design documentation and prototypes, concepts, or scripting.
Why Study Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? You can boost your CV and have fun by taking part in internal Games Jams, or externally organised events like the Global Game Jam, Grads in Games, and Game Republic.
As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors (as well as making the most of our active industry links), including games design, games visualisation, and narrative design. Studying Games Development doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of gaming.
You may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree.
Professional Bodies This course is designed for the real world; it carries the ‘ScreenSkills Tick’, which identifies courses best suited to prepare you for a Creative Industries career.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Games Development (Design) at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Computer Science (CEI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer games design
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Concept Development 1 • Games Team Project 1 • 3D Games Asset Development • Your Game Development Journey • Games Prototyping 1 • 3D Character Development
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
This course has been developed to focus on practical skills underpinned by technical theory. You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, studio sessions and practical sessions.
Assessment is varied and includes coursework, presentations, and demonstrations, as well as formal examinations.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Huddersfield students who took the Games Development (Design) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
69%
low
Learning resources
69%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
65%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
69%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
71%
low
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
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?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Games Development (Design) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Music | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Games Development (Design) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
86%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
66%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Games Development (Design) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
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 Games Development (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
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