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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W291

Game Design

University of Hull
Hull, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Game Design at University of Hull is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Hull, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn from BAFTA-winning games designers in this games design degree. Developed with employers this course combines theory, commercial and practical skills. You'll develop a strong specialism in your favourite aspect of games design, while building skills in other aspects like game design, game art, game audio and narrative design to make you a desirable all-rounder. International tuition fees are £17,500 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Game Design Fundamentals
Game Engines and Development Tools
Narrative Design and Storytelling
Game Art and Visual Design
Audio Design for Interactive Media
User Experience and Game Mechanics
Virtual and Augmented Reality Design
Professional Practice and Industry Project
UCAS Code:W291
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ 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

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hull

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£24,500£29,500£35,000
5 years£31,000£38,000£44,000

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 18% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 52% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Hull

University of Hull offers Game Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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