Learn how to create a mobile game from planning to implementation and gain in-demand skills and experience, with our Mobile Game Design and Development foundation degree at ARU Peterborough.
Whether you have previous experience or not, our Mobile Game Design and Development course provides a range of industry-relevant skills in mobile game development, ranging from character design to environment design workflows.
From the very beginning of your studies, you’ll start to create and develop your own mobile games. Everything you design will build a valuable portfolio to help launch your career in the gaming industry when you graduate from ARU Peterborough.
ARU Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Mobile Game Design and Development with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies.
During your studies with us, you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from industry. There are opportunities to take part in events with industry reps, too.
You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to supporting your learning, including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Unity3D and more.
The skills and knowledge you’ll learn on our Mobile Game Design and Development course will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry, but will equip you with core programming skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching.
We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials.
Reach the world with your creations – the possibilities are limitless!
Our foundation degree also offers a progression route (with 50% or higher overall grade) to our BSc (Hons) Mobile Game Design and Development. 195 credits will be awarded on progression.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Year 1:
Core modules
Game Studies
Game Design and Development Workflows
Introduction to Game Design
Year 2:
Core modules
Game Development
Advanced Game Design
Ruskin Module
Experimental Study for Games
Course Details – Assessment Method
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. You’ll demonstrate your learning through the mobile games and assets you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and group projects.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W287
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
ARU Peterborough
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to include mathematics or design and development and design.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
