Course Overview
Offered by Keele University, the BA (Hons) Game Design BA provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Transform your passion for gaming into something enduring. Our Game Design BA will nurture your creativity, strengthen your technical know-how, and develop your understanding of the video games sector. Apply your talent across game art, audio, narrative design and storytelling through a combination of core modules in game design, with optional ones from computer science and sound design. International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,050
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £37,000 | £49,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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