Games Design
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This multi-disciplinary game design course will equip you with the essential skills to thrive in the fast-paced games industry. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to develop expertise in game mechanics, player psychology, and narratives, with the flexibility to choose your own specialism.
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BA (Hons) Games Design
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Starts:Sep 2026
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Duration: 3 years
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Mode:Full time
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UCAS code:I603
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Fees:UK: £9,790 (2026/27) International: £17,500 (2026/27)
Why study this degree?
- Master narrative design, world-building, and interactive storytelling
- Prototype game mechanics across PC, console, mobile, and XR platforms
- Prepare for careers in AAA or independent games development
- Specialise within games design to match your individual strengths
- Apply game technologies and critical design thinking to evolving development landscapes.
In this dynamic games design course in London, you'll develop core skills in three industry specialisms: world building and narrative, games and level design and technical design
In your first year you will explore various game design roles before specialising based on your strengths. A work-based learning module in year two will boost your industry awareness and networking. By graduation, you’ll have the skills to create adaptable game systems and thrive in the creative industries.
You will also learn in state-of-the-art labs with VR/AR, motion capture, and Unreal Engine/Maya workstations, build a specialised portfolio that showcases narrative depth, innovation, and polished prototypes and collaborate on live briefs with industry professionals and students from other courses.
The specifics
Course Specification - BA (Hons) Games Design
Course Specification - BA (Hons) Games Design with Integrated Foundation Year*
*Subject to revalidation
Entry requirements
Facilities available on this course
iMac suite at Ravensbourne
iMac suite at Ravensbourne University - ideal for design students and computing students.
Library at Ravensbourne
The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
Kit Store at Ravensbourne
As a digital student, you'll need access to equipment relevant to your course that will support your learning.
The Kit Store provides a wide range of equipment that students can borrow to complete their projects. Staff can also borrow equipment to deliver their practical sessions.
It houses a wide range of equipment from industry standard manufacturers, including cameras, audio, lighting, and more.
Staff at the Kit Store are trained in various relevant departments and are available to give advice on all the equipment within the store, to help you realise your project.
