Course Summary

This course will be of interest to you if you are seeking to develop or advance your career in games design. The purpose of this course is to help you explore games design and related developments in this growing industry. This programme is completed through facilitated, hands-on sessions alongside lectures and real-world practices using specialised industry-standard software and by completing a series of game productions. Specifically, you will study 2D and 3D computer games art, game narrative, 2D and 3D animation, assets, research, 3D environments, game production and interface design. Throughout the programme you will also be encouraged to develop your employability skills. Successful completion of this programme provides entry to the BSc (Hons) Games Design (Top-up) to gain a full honours degree award.

Course Details - Modules

Modules offered may vary. Year 1 modules include: • 2D and 3D Art for Computer Games • Computer Games Narrative • 2D Animation • 2D Assets • Research • 3D Environments for Computer Games Year 2 modules include: • 3D Animation for Computer Games • 2D Games Development • 3D Computer Game Production • Work-Based Learning Live Project • Computer Game Interface Design • Level 5 Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed through report writing, practical work, examinations, case studies, presentations, research and project work.

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: A145

Institution code: M78

Campus Name: Middlesbrough College

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

This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.

Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.

Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.


You must also hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. This may be GCSE (grade C/4), Functional Skills or units from the Access to HE Diploma.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 6900.0 Year 1
England 6900.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6900.0 Year 1
Scotland 6900.0 Year 1
Wales 6900.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6900.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Dock Street
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Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD

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