Study Computer Games Design - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales in the UK, Art and Design

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design focuses on the creative, artistic, and technical aspects of games production, giving you the theoretical and practical skills to develop, produce and publish game titles. From the first day of the course until the last, you will be designing and making playable games.

Subjects you will learn include, Game Engines & Technology, Level Design, Programming, World Building, Game Design Theory, Game Asset Production and more. You will also gain a variety of other practical skills and experience, such as Project Planning and Management, Teamwork and Pitching. Year 1 introduces you to all these subjects, and as you progress through the course you will have the opportunity to specialise in an area that suits you.

Through our professional live briefs, students will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, present games and gain valuable feedback and advice from industry professionals.

Which department am I in?

Art and Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,200.00 (US$ 22,213) per year

Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cardiff Campus

86-88 Adam Street,

Cardiff,

CF24 2FN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical A-Level Offer -CCC to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Welsh BACC Offer- Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical BTEC Offer -BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).

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