Games Development (Design) BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Games Development (Design) BA (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Computer Games and Animation courses of University of Huddersfield
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 | |
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| Median salary | £27000 | £23000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £17500 - £28500 | £20000 - £33500 |
All Computing courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
All Computing courses in the UK
Course Description
Creating fun isn’t easy, and a good designer can create entertainment from complex systems. Whether it’s single-player, multiplayer, competitive or co-operative, designers ensure memorable gameplay experiences.
Computer game designers are the fundamental backbones of computer game development – and on our Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) course, you’ll cover complex aspects of games design and development.
On games design courses like ours, you’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun, and the motivations of the player. You’ll take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games.
Our three Games Development courses share a common first year; you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process, including how to plan, design and create game ideas and concepts. As the course progresses and your understanding evolves, you’ll become more specialised in your chosen area, producing design documentation and prototypes, concepts, or scripting.
Why Study Games Development (Design) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
You can boost your CV and have fun by taking part in internal Games Jams, or externally organised events like the Global Game Jam, Grads in Games, and Game Republic.
As a graduate of this course, you may consider employment in a wide range of sectors (as well as making the most of our active industry links), including games design, games visualisation, and narrative design.
You may gain skills that are transferable to other industries and may be able to pursue any career that requires a good honours degree.
Professional Bodies
This course is designed for the real world; it carries the ‘ScreenSkills Tick’, which identifies courses best suited to prepare you for a Creative Industries career.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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.
All Computer Games and Animation courses of University of Huddersfield
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Development (Design) BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 70% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
A Foundation course in Art and Design: Distinction. In addition, GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Development (Design) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | year 1 |
| International | £17600 | year 1 |
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #501
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games Programming”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Computer Games Development (with a foundation year) BSc | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £14000 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 86% | 0% | 13% | £9250 | £14900 | 119 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 92% | 7% | 25% | £9250 | £16750 | 147 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Development (with a placement year) BSc | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 79% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 110 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 85% | 7% | 14% | £9250 | £14000 | 61 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Games Development (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming BSc | University of Derby | 86% | 0% | 30% | £9250 | £14900 | 134 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Games Development BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16905 | - | Bath | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
