The Games Design & Development Top-up Year - BA (Hons) Level 6 programme is validated by the University of Hertfordshire.
UCAS Code: W203
Institution Code: H36 (University of Hertfordshire)
Campus code: H (Hertford Regional College)
To apply for the course please click here for the UCAS application form. Please use the above codes.
Hertford Regional College's Higher Education provision in Games Design and Development top-up combines all the aspects of theory, practice, and technology essential to a student's career. Students will further advance their skills from the Level 4/5 (HND Games Design & Animation course) by learning advanced techniques in games design as well as programming and get the chance to discover the creative aspects of the games industry through practical projects. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in designing, programming, modelling and animation, and build a broad range of skills with a general games design and development degree. Lectures and workshops are dynamic and interactive. Students will be taught by lecturers all with industry experience. The course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in computer game design and/or development, modelling or animation for gaming content for related applications in serious games or mobile.
What can I do next?
This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in computer game design and development and/or developing gaming content for related applications in serious games, animation or mobile.
What will I be doing?
Below are the modules that will be taught throughout the Level 6 Top-Up.
- Advanced Game Design & Development (30 credits)
- Content Creator (30 credits)
- Final Major Project in Games Design & Development (60 credits)
Entry requirements
Successful completion of Foundation Degree/HND in a design discipline for example: Games Design, Games Art, Games Development, 2D and 3D Animation, Art & Design, Graphic Design, 3D Design, 3D Modelling, IT, Digital Technologies and Programming.
Provide evidence of Transcript at Level 4 and 5 from either a Foundation Degree, HND or BA (Hons) course.
Entry to this programme will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio and interview.
How to Apply?
Applications are via UCAS to the University of Hertfordshire. Please use the below codes:
- UCAS code: W203
- Institution code: H36 (University of Hertfordshire)
- Campus code: H (Hertford Regional College)
Please click here for the UCAS application form.
Fee Information
£8250 for the 2024/2025 academic year (subject to validation).
Students are normally eligible for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England. See https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
There may be opportunities for trips and visits organised, these will be at an additional charge for the students.
These fees are indicative of the 2024-25 costs and may be subject to change
