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BA (Hons) Computer Games Design with Foundation Year

LCLondon College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) · London

Level up with our BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree, where you’ll focus on building the mechanics, levels and systems that sit behind the play. From concept to completion, you’ll design player-focused levels and adv…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Oct, Feb, Jun
English
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Information from lcca.ac.uk, updated 1 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

Level up with our BA (Hons) Computer Games Design degree, where you’ll focus on building the mechanics, levels and systems that sit behind the play. From concept to completion, you’ll design player-focused levels and advanced game mechanics using professional tools such as Unreal Engine 5, UEFN and Jira. Learning in a studio-style environment, you’ll plan and prototype your own original games as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing the collaboration, problem-solving and adaptability that mirror real industry practice. Alongside this, you’ll explore cutting-edge developments such as Metaverse gaming, gaining insight into how emerging technologies are shaping the future of play. With opportunities to take part in live briefs, industry challenges and competitions, you’ll graduate industry-ready, with a polished portfolio that brings your design skills to life and showcases your ability to thrive in the fast-paced world of game development.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Foundation Year Requirements: 32 UCAS tariff points from accepted qualifications*, or Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4), or Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma, or Pass at UALAB Extended Diploma, or 32 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject. Year 1 Requirements: 112 new UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject 27-30 points from the International Baccalaureate

English Language Requirements

Other relevant and equivalent level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds apply. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Foundation Year - GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent · Functional Skills English Level 2. · Duolingo English Test (DET) 85 minimum preferably no minimum per component Year 1 - Four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Foundation Year

Stage 1 - The first stage covers the key areas related to your degree programme and will focus on either creative design or business. You’ll learn the theoretical knowledge and debates surrounding these disciplines and the historical and international contexts which underpin them. You will also begin to build the foundations for studying at degree level.
Stage 2 - This stage builds on the key research, analytical and reflective skills built in Stage 1. You will also have the opportunity to explore specialist areas of study and focus on your chosen path within the creative arts.
Stage 3 - You’ll undertake a self-directed, specialist project which will synthesise and conclude your newly learned knowledge. The Final Major Project consists of three units which include advanced language and study skills needed for progression onto an LCCA design or creative business undergraduate degree.

Year 1

Games Design Concepts and Visual Storytelling
Games Studio Practice 1
Introduction to 3D Asset Creation for Games
Introduction to Gameplay Mechanics

Year 2

Level Design: Player Experience and Usability
Games Studio Practice 2
Games Project Management
Advanced Mechanics and Quest Design

Year 3

Games Studio Practice 3
Final Year Project and Professional Portfolio Curation
Audio and Soundscapes for Games OR Advanced Games Feature Design and Emerging Technologies

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

Sceptre Court 40 Tower Hill London EC3N 4DX

About this information

Last updated
1 July 2026
Source
lcca.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) website available at lcca.ac.uk on 1 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA); we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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