Games Design

About this course

Games design is the discipline concerned with creating the systems, mechanics, narratives and experiences that make video games engaging and meaningful. It sits at the intersection of creative design, technical programming, storytelling, psychology and visual art, requiring practitioners who can think both conceptually and practically. The global games industry is one of the largest creative sectors in the world, and the range of roles it encompasses, from game designers and level designers to narrative designers and user experience specialists, reflects the breadth of skills the field demands. At Leeds Beckett University this three-year, full-time programme takes a hands-on approach that blends creative and technical expertise. You will learn to design game systems, develop immersive experiences and understand the full production pipeline from initial concept through to finished produc

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 25% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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