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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
To include a relevant art and design subject
Most popular A-levels studied
The Games Design course at University of South Wales 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 |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | B |
| Media Studies | B |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | A |
| Graphics | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| ICT | B |
| Computer Science | C |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Photography | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I610
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Games Design course.
This Games Design degree focuses on the creative and artistic aspects of games production, giving you the practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. On this course, you'll learn how to develop your game in such a way that it could form the basis of a start-up games company. On graduation, you'll have a strong portfolio of playable games to present to employers. Based in USW’s Cardiff campus, we pride ourselves on great facilities, enthusiastic sta? and providing support so you can realise your creative vision.
Our student games designers are talented, entrepreneurial and passionate about gaming. They have had major success at Tranzfuser, Dare to be Digital, Ffresh and Global Game Jam, scooped BAFTA nominations and BAFTA Cymru awards. It's no surprise that our graduates are snapped up by Electronic Arts, Rockstar, Codemasters, Rare, The Chinese Room and many more, while others become leading indie game developers.
Studying in Cardi?, you'll have the chance to collaborate with other creative industries students such as actors, writers and musicians. What's more, thanks to all the small games companies in and around the city, Cardi? has been identified as an entrepreneurial hub for games.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Cardiff | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games graphics
• 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 |
| EU | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,200 per year |
University of South Wales student reviews
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1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
1st year student
1 year ago
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1st year student
1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
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 South Wales 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
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
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?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
84%
high
Organisation and management
84%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
The Games Design course at University of South Wales 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
Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Games Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
20%
Elementary occupations
15%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Games Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.2k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£33k
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 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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