BA (Hons) Games Design
Our BA (Hons) Games Design encompasses the creative and technical aspects of designing interactive and immersive game experiences. It focuses on crafting engaging gameplay elements, creating levels and challenges, and developing compelling narratives.
Games designers collaborate with concept artists, games artists, writers, and musicians to bring their vision to life. They consider player psychology, user experience, and game mechanics, refining their designs based on feedback. Games design utilises specialised software and tools to prototype and visualise game concepts. This course provides a platform to combine creativity and technical expertise and to collaborate with a vibrant community of diverse creatives.
Course Facilities
The studios for BA (Hons) Games Design students are outfitted with industry-standard equipment including high-specification PCs capable of running all industry-standard software games used in development such as Unreal Engine/Unity, Maya/Blender and other game authoring software. There is a dedicated booth with hi-spec PCs and VR headsets to explore virtual reality workflows for game art and design purposes. As part of the practice, there will be an archive of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) and board games to assist in studying the mechanics of game design.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
When you leave Leeds Arts University you will be stepping out into the fast-growing and exciting world of the creative industries. You’ll have discovered who you are, developed your talent, built your confidence and learned new skills.
At Leeds Arts University you’ll have opportunities to mix with the creative industries, network with potential employers, and gain essential business skills. We’ll help you to develop a wide range of employability and enterprise skills, including advice
on building an impressive CV. You’ll explore skills that are crucial whether you’re looking for a job or want to work for yourself. This will help to ensure that you develop the skills and experience needed to gain a real competitive advantage after you leave us. You will also have access to a careers guidance specialist who supports higher education students in their career progression or postgraduate study.
Visiting Professionals
Within your course, leading talented professionals from the creative industries are invited to share their experiences with you and to offer career advice. They help spark ideas for your work and provide that ‘real-life’ perspective on planning your
future.
Join Creative Networks
Creative Networks is our own professional events programme. It’s a great chance to mix with people from industry, and to hear high-profile speakers entertain their audiences as they recount their career journeys and provide insights into the latest industry developments. Past speakers include fashion designers Patrick Grant, Jeff Banks and Giles Deacon, designer Jimmy Choo, comedian Adam Buxton, music blogger Jamal Edwards, creative director Eric Kessels, Red or Dead co-founder Wayne Hemingway, filmmakers Clio Barnard and Elaine Constantine, fantasy author Ian Livingstone CBE, comic artist Mike Mignola, artists Bob and Roberta Smith, David Shrigley and Jake Chapman, illustrator for Pixar Victoria Ying and Director of Tate Modern Frances Morris.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
At enrolment you should normally have achieved:
- Successful completion of the Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) with 70% OR
- Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points. We will also tariff point individual subject courses for students who are not enrolled in the full IB Diploma Programme
- A/levels - 104-120 UCAS tariff points
English Language:
- Standard XII with a minimum score of 65% in English completed in the past 5 years. We do not accept Standard XII English or Higher Secondary English (HSC) from the state of Punjab. OR
- Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5.
You will also need:
- Examples of work or audition
- One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor
FOR BANGLADESH
At enrolment you should normally have achieved:
- Successful completion of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with at least 90% average OR
- 2-year degree with minimum 50% OR
- Polytechnic diploma with minimum 60% OR
- Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points. We will also tariff point individual subject courses for students who are not enrolled in the full IB Diploma Programme
- A/levels - 104-120 UCAS tariff points
English Language:
- Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5.
You will also need:
- Examples of work or audition
- One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Code: W281
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
52500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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