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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Design with Integrated International Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus, UK

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GBP 16950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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60 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

On our BA (Hons) Game Design degree, you'll gain the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in the ever-growing games industry.

The games industry is the fastest growing entertainment sector since the start of the 21st Century; global revenue is almost twice that of the film industry, with interactive digital experiences, from consoles and virtual reality (VR) to Smart TVs and mobile phones embedded in our everyday lives.

On this course, the skills you'll gain will help you succeed, not only in digital games development but in the broader creative industries. You'll learn user-centred design across a multitude of media, from board and card games to pervasive mobile experiences and digital games. And you'll learn production methodologies and work in teams to develop many portfolio pieces as the course progresses.

Your first year focuses on developing your analogue and digital design skills through rapid prototyping. You'll explore the historical and contemporary place of games and play, and learn about narrative and how interactivity affords different forms of storytelling.

You'll deepen your investigation into the creative, personal and business aspects of games development in the second year. Your exploration of game development will start to focus on user-centred design and your role as a designer of interactive, playful experiences that offer compelling narratives. You will prototype a variety of designs, learning about genre, platforms and user research.

The final year provides the chance to explore the cutting edge of digital game design. You will develop your own major degree project, undertake trips to major industry events and expositions, and prepare for your career in professional practice.

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Additional Information

Program Level Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16950

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Scholarships and Discounts 2024/2025

    Type Value Courses Eligibility Criteria of Award
    Early-bird Reduction (Unlimited) £1,200 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All international offer holders Deposit paid in full by the last
    day of April (September start date) or October (January start date)
    AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
    International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarship
    (350 scholarships)
    £3,000 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All international offer holders Academic and creative excellence, IELTS 6.0/6.5 (UG/ PG), deposit paid in full by the last day of June (September start date) or November (January start dates) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
    UCA Creative Europe Scholarship (Unlimited) Fee reduction to the equivalent of home student fee for duration of the course All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are resident in the European Union The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.
    UCA Creative Development Scholarship (Unlimited) £3,000 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants who are residents of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
    All full-time Design Programmes, Pathways and PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants who are residents of Nigeria and Ghana AND
    a deposit of £5,500 prior to CAS insurance AND first year tuition fees paid in full by
    the deadline of the second instalment.
    £4,500 fee reduction for the first year All full-time courses including PhD All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). All applicants from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei or Timor-Leste AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
    UCA Excellence Scholarship (Unlimited) £2,000 fee reduction for second year and third year
    (2:2 and above)
    All full-time UG courses All international offer holders You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in your previous year of study
    Pathways to Degree (Unlimited) If you received a fee reduction for your Integrated Foundation or Integrated
    Pre-masters, you will receive
    £3,000 fee reduction again in the following year of study
    All full-time degree courses All international offer holders You will need to successfully complete and pass in your previous year of study
    UCA International PhD Scholarship £5,000 fee reduction for the 1st year, £3,000 fee reduction for year 2 and 3 All full-time PhD courses All international students The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.

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