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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design course at York St John University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Games Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Biology | C |
| Computer Science | C |
| Media Studies | D |
| Fine Art | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 620I
Here's what York St John University says about its Games Design course.
This course will unlock your creative potential. Gain the technical skills to create the games you would love to play.
Explore how design, storytelling, art and coding come together to create unique and memorable games. Our industry professionals will teach you how to design and develop computer games from concept art through to asset creation, animation and level design. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to design fully playable games.
This course is your chance to immerse yourself in games design and learn the skills needed to stand out in this competitive industry. When you join us, you will work with other design students in different activities. These will help you develop your skills in drawing, modelling and rigging. You will complete practical projects throughout your degree. These will increase in complexity as you progress. As you work on these, you will gain experience of:
Working with real time engines Animating characters Writing game stories and narratives Developing interactive user experiences Considering the limitations of platforms Working with Greybox preproduction Finalising a bug free, distributable build.
Alongside your practical work you will study the theory and history of games design. You will debate some of the controversies that exist in the field. This will help you to identify the areas which interest you the most. You can develop this research in your final year research project.
Our team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.
You will also gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to:
Work with students from other courses to enrich your learning, such as Animation or Games Development Complete work placements in industry and learn from visiting professionals Visit international cities to find new inspiration Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games design
Start date
21 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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
Year 1: Design Process Game Design Principles Context of Practice Game Design Practice 1
Year 2: Critical and Contextual Studies 1 Game Design Practice 2 Collaborative Practice Personal and Professional Practice 1
Year 3: Critical and Contextual Studies 2 Games Design: Major Project Personal and Professional Practice 2
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John 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 York St John University 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
75%
low
Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
60%
low
Learning opportunities
60%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
62%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
44%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
50%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
38%
low
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
69%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
69%
low
Organisation and management
25%
low
Organisation and management
25%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
33%
low
How well organised is your course?
19%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
60%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
67%
low
Student voice
54%
low
Student voice
54%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
62%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Games Design or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University 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
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Games Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third 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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