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Games Design and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

University of Hull

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    The University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Create video games, write stories and gain key employability skills for one of the UK’s fastest growing creative industries on this Games Design and Creative Writing Degree.

Our programme encourages you to create cutting-edge games and craft unforgettable narratives through mastery of a technical skillset and an immersive approach to story. Join the No. 1 community for student satisfaction and develop your unique style through Game Jams, Open-Mics and Student-Led Literary magazines.

Join our exciting, unique programme that opens doors to a vast array of employment opportunities and develop your creativity and craft to industry-standard and beyond.

About this course

Games Design and Creative Writing are a perfect pairing – you need both to create successful games, best-selling narratives and interactive storytelling.

Learn from experts who’ve worked on BAFTA-winning games and led projects across Europe, while getting hands-on experience with industry-standard facilities. You’ll have access to cutting-edge technology including our Virtual Reality lounge, complete with Virtuix Omni VR Treadmill and fully equipped Mac and PC labs with the latest digital media software.

You’ll hone your narrative craft through practical workshops and open discussions, taking advantage of the welcoming and student-focused community. Develop key skills to enhance your writer’s approach and experiment with genre, form & style as you create unique and exciting narratives, from Fantasy and Science Fiction to scripts and short stories, poems and non-fiction.

Our classes focus on co-creation and the student voice. You’ll collaborate with students across a range of disciplines, honing your skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork. You’ll workshop projects with your peers, deepening your skills through peer-support and regular feedback to hone your craft and skillset with each class.

With our strong industry connections, you’ll enjoy study trips, guest lectures and writing challenges. Get involved beyond the classroom by joining the Game Republic’s annual Student Showcase to present your work to top employers, and design, edit & publish your writing in our student-led magazine Document 1.

Future prospects

You’ll graduate ready for a range of exciting careers in the games industry and creative sector.

You’ll develop the essential skills that are needed in the rapidly growing game sector, as well as a professional-standard portfolio of both games and written work to showcase your unique abilities and key career prospects.

With transferrable skills such as communication, problem solving and collaboration, you’ll have the essential attributes graduates need to get into the creative industries. You’ll develop analytic and creative thinking, alongside resilience, motivation and curiosity – all skills prized by employers across the globe.

Our students have gone on to successful careers in games design, creative writing and multimedia production with roles including game designer, 2D or 3D artist, VFX artist, scriptwriter, publishing assistant, publicity and marketing.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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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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University information

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    73rd

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Admissions Office, Cottingham Road, Hull, Kingston Upon Hull, HU6 7RX, England

Established nearly 100 years ago, Hull is England’s 14th oldest university. It honours its rich heritage while continually exploring innovation.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a reflection of the university's outstanding teaching quality.
Hull is a welcoming and affordable city, offering great value to students who choose to study at the university.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    55th out of 117 1

    14th out of 50

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    128 56%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    46th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    44th

    19
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 60%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.68 92%

    1st

    2

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