Games Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code:
I621
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Level:
Undergraduate
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Duration:
1 year full time
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Starting:
September
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Fees UK:
Full Time: £9,250
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Fees International:
Full Time: £13,900
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK/EU Students enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
International Students enquiries

Overview
Games Design Top-Up BA (Hons) is structured to prepare students to become Game Designers with practical application taking precedence over theoretical work. You will be expected to already have a good working knowledge of Game Engines, Art packages and design theory.
You will join current third year Games Design BA students to work on a number of portfolio-based projects and a substantive personal project. You will be able to share your experiences with current students and collaborate on team projects.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
Updated 25/11/2020
Highlights
- Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories, including Wacom Cintiqs and Wacom Intuos
- Dedicated Games Labs and Out of Hours Access Labs
- Guest lectures from industry specialists, previous talks include Rare, Splash Damage, Codemasters, Ubisoft, Lockwood Publishing, Sony and FreeStyle Games
- Yearly group projects, which allow for a real-life games development experience
- Industry experienced tutors
Course Content
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