About the course

The games designer makes great ideas become real, designing the rules and structure of a game, and implementing them in a game engine. It involves working with many different people, understanding the roles of specialists who need to work together to create games. You develop 2D and 3D design skills alongside an appreciation of game mechanics and its relationship to game play, including conceptual, story, character, level and visual design. You also study game engines and industry technologies and compare their capabilities.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£45,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Middlesbrough
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Middlesbrough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Teesside University

Typical offer

　　? Year 0 entry (UCAS code GWL2 BA/CGDFY): flexible, each application is considered on a case-by-case basis

　　? Year 1 entry (UCAS code G470 BA/CGD): 96-112 points

　　Maths and English

　　Acceptable qualifications in maths and English include:

　　? GCSE grade 4 (or higher)

　　? Level 2 Key Skills (Communication and Application of Number)

　　? Level 2 Functional Skills.

　　IELTS - 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Teesside University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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