The BSc (Hons) Games Design degree programme is designed to allow the development of skills required for; 3D assets, character design, the process of rigging, game design and development. All the processes covered in this programme are delivered to industry standard. On completion of this programme, students should be able to progress into industry in a variety of creative and technical roles.
Our strength is in our determination to provide a pro-active, creative atmosphere, that is responsive to current and future working practices. We run a small tight-knit course of around twenty students in each year, this allows us to really get to know our students and support them.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
GD101 - Visual Storytelling (30 credits)
GD102 - Historical and Contextual Studies (30 credits)
GD103 - 3D Modelling and Texturing (30 credits)
GD104 – Programming (30 credits)
Year 2
GD201 - Game Level Design (30 Credits)
GD202 - Games Animations (30 Credits):
GD203 - Professional and Cultural Development (30 Credits):
GD204 - Mobile Game Development (30 Credits)
Year 3
GD301 - Dissertation Project (30 Credits)
GD302 - Final Project Development (30 Credits)
GD303 –Final Project (30 Credits)
GD304 -Computer Games Management (30 Credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including portfolio and sketchbook submissions, group presentations, written essays and research folders.
There are no examinations.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:
Year 1
100% coursework: 88% Studio based with a written element 12%
Year 2
100% coursework: 88% Studio based with a written element 12%
Year 3
100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25%
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:
WG24
Institution code:
S43
Campus Name:
University Centre Basildon
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
15 credits at Merit or above
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
8000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8000.0
Year 1
Scotland
8000.0
Year 1
Wales
8000.0
Year 1
EU
17930.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Luker Road
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Southend
SS1 1ND
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