About Games Design | Bsc (hons) in Leeds Beckett University
Course Details
This course will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge to enter the games, digital and creative entertainment industries. You will focus on three main areas: programming and software engineering; art, concept and asset production; and game design studies, practice and theory.
You will take products from an initial idea through the design, visualisation and technical implementation stages. The course will foster your individual creativity, and placement opportunities, networking events and guest lectures from industry experts such as Disney animator Aaron Blaise will enhance your awareness of the career opportunities open to you.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total. Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Course Benefits
Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on work-based learning and increasing your employability. Our placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain valuable time in industry, allowing you to enhance your skill in developing content based on professional briefs. Previous students have undertaken placements with Team17 Digital, Dubit, Fusion Unlimited, Jagex, and Omerta Game Ltd. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad in Europe and internationally.
We host regular guest lectures and video podcasts from industry experts. In the past these have included codemasters Team17 Digital and Dan Gray from UsTwoGames. We are also members of Game Republic and every year we take students to the Student Showcase Competition with many winning awards from the industry judges.
Final year students also have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show. Previous years have seen many of our students gain job offers through the showcase opportunities.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70%
- Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%
Leeds Beckett University Highlights
| College Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1824 |
| Annual Endowment |
216 million Pound |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, part-time and classroom |
| Graduation Job rate |
97.7% |
| Intake Months |
February and October |
Leeds Beckett University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Annual Tuition Fees
(Non-EU) |
Annual Tuition Fees
(EU) |
| Pre-sessional five weeks |
£1,150 |
£1,150 |
| Pre-sessional 10 weeks |
£2,300 |
£2,300 |
| Foundation |
£11,000 |
£9,250 |
| Undergraduate (most courses) |
£12,000 |
£9,250 |
| Postgraduate (most courses) |
£13,000 to £14,000 |
£5,950 to £7,500 |
| Research |
£14,000 |
£4,260 |
Living Costs - Per month example*
| Accommodation |
£750 |
| Food |
£120 |
| Other living costs (phone, clothes, socialising) |
£145 |
| One month |
£1,015 |
