Games Design (with integrated foundation year) - BA (Hons)

University of Cumbria

Turn your passion for gaming into a career shaping the future of one of the world’s most exciting industries. Our BA (Hons) Games Design with Integrated Foundation Year degree gives you the creative vision and technical know-how to become a standout game artist and designer. \Your journey begins with an introductory foundation year, designed to develop your skills, confidence, and core knowledge in a supportive and creative environment. This year helps you build strong artistic and academic foundations, ensuring you’re fully prepared to progress smoothly into the undergraduate degree. \From your very first day, you’ll dive into the art and design of games-building a professional portfolio that blends traditional skills like drawing and concept art with advanced techniques in 3D modelling, texturing, and game engines. Using industry standard software in our dedicated design labs, you’ll create playable prototypes that bring your imagination to life. \But it’s not just about the tools-it’s about you. You’ll learn how to collaborate, pitch ideas, and work as part of a team, developing the confidence and creativity that employers in this multi-billion-pound industry are looking for. \Join a vibrant, supportive community of designers, artists, and storytellers, and graduate ready to make your mark in the fast-growing world of gaming.

Institute of the Arts