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Video Game Design and Development degrees in the UK

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Writing for Performance BA (Hons)

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama United Kingdom

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Games Development BSc (Hons)

Norwich University of the Arts United Kingdom

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Game Art BA (Hons)

De Montfort University United Kingdom

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Computer Games Art BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Games Technology BSc (Hons)

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom

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Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Computer Games Development with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University United Kingdom

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Film Studies with Game Design BA (Hons)

Bangor University United Kingdom

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Games Design BA (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom

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Computer Science with Games Technology BSc (Hons)

City, University of London United Kingdom

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Computer Games Design (Story Development) BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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Games Technology BSc (Hons)

Coventry University United Kingdom

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Creative Computing - Gaming BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University United Kingdom

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Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games BSc (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Game Development BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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Study a Video Game Design and Development degree in the UK in 2025

Video game designers and developers are an important part of the computer and video games industry. They are responsible for the design and production of games, from the concept, to the programming and troubleshooting. You will develop the skills needed to prepare you for a career in games design and development, including coding, storyboarding and play testing.

Modules you study might include games design principles, 3D animation, computer modelling, and computer programming. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, you may also be given the opportunity to take part in a work placement.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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