Game Design and Development (with Foundation Year)

About this programme

Master the skills to bring your ideas to life: from design and coding to animation and world and character building. Then create, release and promote your own games. Get to know the right people through our connections with Eurogamer, BAFTA, Sony, Eidos, Ubisoft, Bethesda and Nintendo. We’re no.1 in London for Games Design and Top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide by subject, 2026) Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. If you’re passionate about working in the tech sector but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for our Games Design and Development BA (Hons) degree, then this course is for you. The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education while building the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to succeed. In just one year, we’ll help you gain a solid foundation and get ready to take on our Games Design and Development degree. We’ve designed the Foundation Year to give you a well-rounded start, with exciting new topics in technology, communicating ideas, and collaborative real-world projects – all building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-moving gaming industry. BA Games Design and Development will equip you with the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for gaming into a rewarding career. Our academics come from leading gaming companies like Sega, Sony and Curve Digital, bringing their real-world expertise and industry connections to the classroom. They’ll help you build a versatile skill set that will allow you to take on a variety of roles in the industry, while also