BSc (Hons) Games Design with Games Development with Foundation Year

This four year Undergraduate course with Foundation Year is aimed at students looking to access a professional career in Games Design within the esports industry.

Course Length:

4 Year Course
Full Time

Course Location:

Velodrome, Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park

Course Fees:

£9535 per Additional Year
Student Finance Available

UCAS Information:

Course Code: CE17
Institution Code: E71

Games Design with Games Development with Foundation Year

Welcome to BSc (Hons) Games Design & Games Development course with Foundation Year at the University Campus of Esports. This course provides the opportunity to master the technical and creative processes that drive modern games. You’ll study games production, game mechanics, systems design, and AI while also learning how these elements integrate into the full production pipeline.

Our programme emphasises practical, project-based learning, giving you the chance to create prototypes, solve complex design problems, and collaborate with artists and designers on cross-disciplinary projects that reflect industry standards.

Teaching modules are bolstered by the unique UCES TRI-Curriculum approach, which enhances your social capital through the development of your talent, resilience, and identity in preparation for the exciting and international world of Esports.

WHY STUDY
THIS COURSE?

Studying the Games Design & Games Development course at the University Campus of Esports offers you the chance to turn your passion for gaming into a professional career.

The Foundation Year/Level 3 provides a strong academic and practical base, ensuring you are fully prepared to thrive in your undergraduate degree. Whether you are transitioning from a different field, returning to education, or looking to enhance your skills, the Foundation Year offers structured support in academic writing, research, and interpersonal skills. You will develop essential problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills that are vital for success in higher education and your future professional career.

From Level 4, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the systems, mechanics, and technologies that underpin interactive experiences, while also developing the creative problem-solving skills valued across the sector. Through project-based learning, you’ll build, test, and refine playable prototypes, learning how to optimise performance and deliver engaging gameplay. You’ll also work in collaborative teams, preparing you for the realities of game studio environments.

Graduating from this course means leaving with the technical expertise, creative confidence, and professional portfolio needed to succeed in the games industry or wider tech sector.

COURSE
LENGTH:

4 Years

COURSE
TYPE:

BA (Hons)

INSTITUTION
CODE:

E71

Aims of the course:

To provide the technical knowledge and creative skills required for a career in games development.

To equip students with the ability to design and deliver playable games using industry-standard engines.

To develop analytical and collaborative skills that prepare students to adapt to the evolving demands of the global games industry.

Degree course structure:

Here are the topics that you will be studying during your four years with us.

Foundation Year/Level 3 Topics:

Academic Skills and Personal Development in Esports
Employability Skills in Esports
Game Analytics and Reflective Practice
Physical Games Prototyping

Year 1/Level 4 Topics include:

Introduction to The Unreal
Games Engine
Fundamentals of Level Design in the Unreal Engine
3D Modelling Fundamentals
3D Environment Modelling
Games Design Fundamentals
Games Production

Year 2/Level 5 Topics include:

Junior Games Development: Pre-Production
Junior Games Development: Production
Advanced Games Mechanics in the Unreal Engine
Gameplay and Game Balancing
Gamification
UX and Interface Design

Year 3/Level 6 Topics include:

Final Year Project
Senior Games Development: Pre-Production
Senior Games Development: Production
Games Design for Esports
Games User Research

OUR LEARNING
APPROACH:

The University Campus of Esports TRI-Curriculum is a unique and dynamic model designed to develop students not just academically, but professionally and personally. Your degree is just the beginning; the TRI-Curriculum equips you with the experience, insight, and professional confidence to make it count. It ensures that every learner builds the skills, networks, and real-world experience to thrive in their career.

The TRI-Curriculum is embedded throughout the student journey and ensures every learner graduates World Ready through 3 core pillars:

UCES Esports & Games Partnerships
Student Enhancement Opportunities
Student Placements & Internships

admissions & entry requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements

You need to have completed 12 years* of schooling (with good grades) and show strong evidence of your ability to successfully complete the programme and progress onto your chosen degree. You are required to meet one of the following criteria:

- UCAS Tariff - 48-64 points
- A level – A, DD, or EEE
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
- Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
- Scottish Higher - BC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) – H5, H5, H5, H5
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal – P2, P2

*For countries where 11 years of schooling is comparable to this level of entry, this will be accepted.

Degree Awarding Body; Health Sciences University

Minimum Entry Requirements

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