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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W248

Game and Level Design

Middlesex University
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Game and Level Design at Middlesex University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Summary The BA Games and Level Design at Middlesex University combines the art of game design with the craft of storytelling. This hands-on course allows you to design and prototype games from day one, using both digital and paper methods. Guided by experienced staff with expertise in AAA, indie, tabletop, and mobile gaming, you’ll develop your skills in collaboration with students from various disciplines, such as 3D animation, art and design, music, and computing. International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Game Design
Level Design and Environmental Storytelling
Game Mechanics and Systems Design
Narrative Design for Interactive Media
Digital Prototyping and Game Engines
Collaborative Game Development Project
Player Experience and User Testing
Independent Game Production
UCAS Code:W248
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BB - BBC

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Middlesex University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£25,500£33,000
5 years£22,000£31,000£41,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
70%
Organisation and management
34%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
59%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Middlesex University

Middlesex University offers Game and Level Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#50UK Ranking
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