Games Design BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Games Design BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £25000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £18500 - £30500 | £21000 - £38500 |
All Computing courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £21763 | £25126 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £15930 - £27306 | £18625 - £32984 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
You'll love our Games Design course if you want to design the games you play. From the start, you’ll be designing and developing games, from design and animation to digital modelling.
Why study with us
- Games Design at the University of Central Lancashire is accredited by Unreal Academic Partner Program.
- The course has a large dedicated studio with high end PC’s , graphic tablets, VR sets etc. The studio open to all students throughout the working week and has a friendly collaborative atmosphere which prepares students for their professional career.
- Many of our graduates are now well-respected games designers and artists. In a variety of high-profile companies in the games industry.
What you'll do
- You’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects with companies, adding a real boost to your CV.
- You are encouraged to operate as a games designer. And given the creative freedom and necessary skills to develop your own ideas.
- We have an established visiting Industry Speaker programme. Which includes Lead Designers, 3D Artists, QA, Production and Technical Artists from AAA and independent game development studios.
Future Careers
Our alumni have gone on to work for a variety of highly successful games companies. For example TT Games, Warner Brothers, Ninja Theory, Team17, Sumo Digital, Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Playdemic and Rebellion.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Design BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 20% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Design BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
WG24
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games”: 845 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Games Design BA (Hons) University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (20%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (20%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 58. This means that 58% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Games Design BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 124 which is among the
Percentile among all Computer Games students in the UK.