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Computer Games Design BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This Computer Games Design degree focuses on the creative and artistic aspects of games production, giving you the practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. On this course, you'll learn how to develop your game in such a way that it could form the basis of a start-up games company. On graduation, you'll have a strong portfolio of playable games to present to employers. Based in USW’s Cardiff campus, we pride ourselves on great facilities, enthusiastic staff and providing support so you can realise your creative vision.Our student games designers are talented, entrepreneurial and passionate about gaming. They have had major success at Tranzfuser, Dare to be Digital, Ffresh and Global Game Jam, scooped BAFTA nominations and BAFTA Cymru awards. It's no surprise that our graduates are snapped up by Electronic Arts, Rockstar, Codemasters, Rare, The Chinese Room and many more, while others become leading indie game developers.Studying in Cardiff, you'll have the chance to collaborate with other creative industries students such as actors, writers and musicians. What's more, thanks to all the small games companies in and around the city, Cardiff has been identified as an entrepreneurial hub for games.

Which department am I in?

Art and Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£12,600.00 (US$ 16,272) per year
£12600 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Cardiff

University Of South Wales,

Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, WALES, Wales

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£14,950.00 (US$ 19,307) per year
Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Cardiff Campus

86-88 Adam Street,

Wales,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For students from United States

To include a relevant subject. The A Level entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a modern, forward-thinking institution that provides practical courses with an applied approach.

  • Affordable city and campus living
  • 2,500 international students annually from 120 countries
  • Scholarships worth up to GBP2,500 available
  • Opportunities for work placements across many courses

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