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University degree

Game Design and Development

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Gain essential skills with our degree in Game Design and Development at ARU Peterborough. Explore a broad range of roles and skills in the game design and development industry while keeping your career options versatile. in England and 1st in the region for undergraduates progressing into senior roles.

Source: GOS 2026 Step into the dynamic and exciting world of the games industry. This course is crafted to provide you with essential skills in game design and development and equip you with competencies highly valued by employers, such as multidisciplinary teamwork that mirrors real-world industry standards. By combining foundational game design skills with technical specialisations such as programming, testing, immersive experience development, interactive storytelling and level design, you’ll dive into a learning experience that prepares you for a versatile career in the gaming industry, ready to adapt and thrive in its ever-evolving landscape.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts30%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts20%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
3 years on
£28,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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