BA (Hons) Games Development
The booming games industry is at the forefront of innovation, with gaming technologies finding their way into a myriad of industries, including architecture, filmmaking and medicine. The sector inspires innovation by continually pushing the boundaries and driving companies to create new technologies.
There is no better time to be a part of the thrilling computer games industry.
This games development degree in London, UK, gives you the fundamental skills you need to successfully design and develop games of all kinds. You will work with a broad range of briefs across table top, mobile, console and computer to engage with the wider elements of games culture and practice.
With access to cutting-edge technology and deep industry contacts, you’ll create exciting and imaginative games that tell stories and explore how games have changed the way we think and interact. You will explore different roles within the industry as well as the visual side of development, learning how gaming stories are told and delivered.
Game making is central to this course, pushing students to develop their own practice in a supportive and critical environment. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will learn industry level skillsets in game engine technologies, games culture and game design fundamentals.
The course reflects forward thinking industry practice in its approach to technical design as a growing discipline within games development, alongside more established avenues such as technical art and games design.
Follow a pathway tailored to your passions
From the get go, you’ll be able to build your game design thinking alongside your technical skills and encourage you to engage with industry. From your second year you’ll be able to specialise in one of our discipline pathways:
Game design and production
Game art
Technical design.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Key study topics
Game engine technologies
Games culture and practice
Game design fundamentals.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate
- Indian HSC/Standard XII with an overall average of 60% or higher (all boards including CBSE and CISCE).
- 2 A-levels at grade C or above, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
- A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution
Undergraduate
- Ravensbourne English Language Test: 6 overall with no less than 5 in each skill.
We offer the Ravensbourne English Language Test in partnership with Oxford ELLT at a discounted rate of £90. Please use the 25% discount code: RAVE75.
Until September 2024 only, a 35% summer discount is available, reducing the fee to £78. Please use the 35% discount code: UK35
This is an online test which assesses the four core skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In order to take the test, you must have:
- A good internet connection, a computer and a webcam.
- An internal or external microphone.
- A camera able to be moved to show a 360-degree view of the room.
Eligibility
- This test is available for current Ravensbourne offer holders whose offer is conditional on meeting our English language entry requirements
- You must not have taken the Ravensbourne English Language Test in the last 2 months
- Book your test here.
- IELTS (Academic):
5.5 overall (and a minimum of 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, speaking, listening.
- TOEFL iBT (Academic):
72 points overall with minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17
Please note: we are unable to accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre.
- International Baccalaureate:
English B / English A: Language and Literature / English A: Literature / English Literature and Performance - Standard or Higher-Level Grade 5
- Pearson English language test (PTE) Academic:
PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
- LanguageCert International ESOL:
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator High Pass
- Trinity College London:
Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component.
- INTO Foundation English Language Assessment:
CEFR B2 Level - 55% overall with minimum 55% / C in each sub-skill.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / C2 Proficiency:
162 overall with 154 in each component
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / C1 Advanced:
162 overall with 154 in each component
- GCSE English/IGCSE First Language English / O?Level / International Cambridge O Level English Language (as a first language):
Grade C/4 or above
Please note: IGCSE English as a Second Language does not meet our English language entry requirements.
- India Class XII High School Certificate:
Year XII High School Certificate from CBSE/CISCE boards with 60% or above in English Language, achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment.
OR Year XII High School Certificate from 70% from other state boards achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment, except for Punjab and Haryana state boards.
- Norway Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring:
Grade 4.0 or above in English Language.
Sweden Slutbetyg: grade C or above in English Language level 6.
WAEC/SSCE/NECO: WAEC / SSCE / NECO English Language C6 or above.
Alternative qualifications: If any of the above tests are unavailable to you, then please contact admissions to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact our international admissions team via the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Course Code: I600
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
51000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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