**The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.**
Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.
You’ll be based in one of the most important cities...
**The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.**<br/><br/>Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.<br/><br/>You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas. <br/><br/>**Why choose Brighton?**<br/><br/><br/>- Build a portfolio of project work.<br/><br/><br/>- Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.<br/><br/><br/>- Networking opportunities with professionals from the games industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Option of a placement year in industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Work with industry standard tools and games engines such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE, VR lab and usability lab.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Brighton
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG46
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaM:24 Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3. Must achieve Level 3 units in Computing. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 A levelT Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £13,842 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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