BSc (Hons) Games Design with Games Development
This three year Undergraduate course is aimed at students looking to access a professional career in Games Development within the esports industry.
Course Length:
3 Year Course
Full Time
Course Location:
Velodrome, Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park
Course Fees:
£9535 per Academic Year
Student Finance Available
UCAS Information:
Course Code: CE16
Institution Code: E71
Games Design with Games Development
Welcome to BSc (Hons) Games Design & Games Development course 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. 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:
3 Years
COURSE
TYPE:
BSc (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 three years with us.
- Introduction to The Unreal Games Engine
- Fundamentals of Level Design in the Unreal Engine
- Games Design Fundamentals
- Games Production
- Introduction to The Unity Games Engine
- Games Prototyping in The Unity Engine
- Junior Games Development: Pre-Production
- Junior Games Development: Production
- Advanced Games Mechanics in the Unreal Engine
- Advanced Game Prototyping in the Unreal Engine
- UX and Interface Design
- Advanced Games Prototyping in The Unity Engine
- Final Year Project
- Senior Games Development: Pre-Production
- Senior Games Development: Production
- Technical 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
- UCAS Tariff - 96-104 points
- A level - BCC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – MMM
- Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
- Scottish Higher - BBBB
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal – M3, M3, 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
- UCAS Tariff - 96-104 points
- A level - BCC
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – MMM
- Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
- Scottish Higher - BBBB
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal – M3, M3, 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
Apply for this course:
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BSc (Hons) Games Design and Games Development
Min Requirements: 96 UCAS Points
UCAS Course Code: CE16
Institution Code: E71
Course Starts: September 2025
Course Length: 3 Years / Full Time
This course is delivered by UCES and validated by Health Sciences University.
As per all universities; from time to time we may need to reorientate teaching location, staff, course commencement and other facets due to circumstances beyond our control.