Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Games Development

From designing characters and environments to pitching ideas to industry, students will leave this reputable multidisciplinary gaming degree with an enviable portfolio of work. Thrive in the world of games development and discover their niche by focusing on one of three key gaming areas: games art, technical design or design and production.

The booming games industry is at the forefront of innovation, with gaming technologies finding their way into a myriad of industries, including architecture, filmmaking and medicine. The sector inspires innovation by continually pushing the boundaries and driving companies to create new technologies. 

This games development degree in London, UK, gives students the fundamental skills they need to successfully design and develop games of all kinds. They will work with a broad range of briefs across table top, mobile, console and computer to engage with the wider elements of games culture and practice.

With access to cutting-edge technology and deep industry contacts, students will create exciting and imaginative games that tell stories and explore how games have changed the way people think and interact. Students will explore different roles within the industry as well as the visual side of development, learning how gaming stories are told and delivered. 

Game making is central to this course, pushing students to develop their practice in a supportive and critical environment. Working both independently and collaboratively, they will learn industry level skillsets in game engine technologies, games culture and game design fundamentals.

The course reflects forward thinking industry practice in its approach to technical design as a growing discipline within games development, alongside more established avenues such as technical art and games design.