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Games Design & Development Top-up Year, BA (Hons)

Course Code

ARDE602A.HU

Start Date

08/09/2025

End Date

19/06/2026

Location

Ware Campus

Study Mode

Full Time

The Games Design & Development Top-up Year – BA (Hons) Level 6 programme is validated by the University of Hertfordshire.

UCAS Code: W203
Institution Code: H36 (University of Hertfordshire)
Campus code: H (Hertford Regional College)

To apply for the course please click here for the UCAS application form. Please use the above codes.

This university level course combines all the aspects of theory, practice and technology essential to a career in the games design or development industries. Students will learn games design as well as programming and get the chance to discover the creative aspects of the games industry through practical projects. They will also have the opportunity to specialise in designing, programming or modelling and animation and build a broad range of skills with a general games design and development degree.

Lectures and workshops are dynamic and interactive. Students will be taught by lecturers with industry experience. The course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in computer game design and/or development, modelling or animation for gaming content for related applications in serious games or mobile.

What will I be doing?

Below are the modules that will be taught throughout the Level 6 Top-Up.

Advanced Game Design & Development (30 credits)
Content Creator (30 credits)
Final Major Project in Games Design & Development (60 credits)

How will I be assessed?

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What do I need to bring?

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Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Foundation Degree/HND in a design discipline for example: Games Design, Games Art, Games Development, 2D and 3D Animation, Art & Design, Graphic Design, 3D Design, 3D Modelling, IT, Digital Technologies and Programming. Provide evidence of Transcript at Level 4 and 5 from either a Foundation Degree, HND or BA (Hons) course.Entry to this programme will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio and interview.How to Apply?Applications are via UCAS to the University of Hertfordshire. Please use the below codes:

UCAS code: W203
Institution code: H36 (University of Hertfordshire)
Campus code: H (Hertford Regional College)

Please click here for the UCAS application form.

Fee information

£8250 for the 2025/2026 academic year (subject to validation).Students are normally eligible for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England. See https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-financeThere may be opportunities for trips and visits organised, these will be at an additional charge for the students.

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What can I do next?

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in computer game design and development and/or developing gaming content for related applications in serious games, animation or mobile.

Further information

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