Overview

The Computer Games Design course at Staffordshire University is designed for students with an existing background in games design who want to progress into roles such as games designer, level designer, technical designer, UI designer, systems designer and related roles across the games industry.

Careers

On successful completion, you’ll be prepared for specialist design roles across the games and interactive media industries. Your portfolio will demonstrate advanced design thinking, playable prototyping, systems design, research-informed practice and reflective professional development.

Potential career paths include:

Games designer

Level designer

Technical designer

Gameplay designer

Systems designer

UI designer

Mission or quest designer

Producer

Games academic or researcher

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Game Design And Research

Advanced Prototyping

Game Feel And Polish

Gameplay System Design

Project Management And Research Methods

Professional Practice And Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 13 months
Part-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The earlier you apply, the better.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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4

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

2:2 or above undergraduate qualification (or equivalent) in a related subject area.

Tuition Fees

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9720 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

550 - 850 GBP / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

Funding

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