BA (Hons) Games Design

UndergraduateArt & DesignPlacement year option

Covers the creative and technical sides of designing interactive and immersive game experiences. Suits students heading for game design roles; a placement year is optional.

Programme description

What you can expect to study

Develop an individual creative process and visual language.
Use research, critique and experimentation to refine work.
Build a portfolio suited to creative industries or further study.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Possible career directions include:

Designer
Creative practitioner
Art director
Visual communications professional

Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.

Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic: 104–120 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalent) including an art/design-related subject, plus portfolio
Sri Lankan qualifications: We’ll check your qualifications against this course for you.
English (IELTS): 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on leeds-art.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Leeds Arts University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.