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- Game Design with a Year in Industry BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
The University of Hull
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Learn from BAFTA-winning games designers in this games design degree. Developed with employers this course combines theory, commercial and practical skills.You'll develop a strong specialism in your favourite aspect of games design, while building skills in other aspects like game design, game art, game audio and narrative design to make you a desirable all-rounder. Take advantage of our close links with industry on study trips, visits from guest speakers and game jams. The placement year is an opportunity to get some real-world experience on your CV. Placements can be with multinational organisations employing large design teams, through to small enterprises around the UK and beyond. Our work with the Centre for Digital Innovation in Hull offers other opportunities for practical, industry experience.
Why study at Hull?- Cutting edge tech: Create VR, AR or mixed reality projects in our high-tech design labs, including a virtual reality lounge with Virtuix Omni VR treadmill.- Industry links for career success: Spend a year in industry to hone your skills and contacts, and present your final year project to employers in Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase - Practical assessments: Use the latest game engines to work on collaborative projects which form all your assessments – no exams here!
Where could this take me?Studying a curriculum developed in collaboration with games employers and taught by industry experts means you are certain to graduate with the skills employers need. Previous graduates have worked on a range of well-known games in studios across the UK in roles including VFX artist, game designer, environment and texture artists, and character designers. You’ll also have learned plenty of transferable skills which could propel you into wider roles in the creative industries.
Application deadline
29 January
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UCAS Points : 112
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levelsBTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended DiplomaCACHE Diploma or Extended DiplomaIrish Leaving CertificateScottish HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diplomaor a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
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