Games Design BSc (Hons) - 2025/6
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Games Design
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Games Design |
| DipHE | Games Design |
| CertHE | Games Design |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULH10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULH10002 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - School of Literature and Languages
Programme Leader
MOONEY Stephen (Lit & Langs)
Date of production/revision of spec
18/05/2024
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1016 | AUDIO FUNDAMENTALS | Optional | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Game Design Fundamentals
Need to Know Code!
Games Art - Drawing from Life/Imagination
Digital Graphics
Digital Environments
The Digital Actor
The Ludic Attitude
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP2001 | SOUND IN FILM AND TV | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| ACT2022 | SCREEN / ACTING FUNDAMENTALS | Optional | 30 | Year-long |
| ELI2044 | TRANSMEDIA NARRATIVES | Optional | 15 | 1 |
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Story, Performance and Play
Games Design and Development
Digital Production
Digital Games in Context
The Play's the Thing
Second Year Project
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA3007 | VISUAL NARRATIVE COLLABORATIONS | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MAN3212 | DIGITAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| SOC3078 | DATA AND THE DIGITAL IN PLATFORM SOCIETIES | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| ELI3059 | WRITING GAMING | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| POL3093 | ETHICS, KILLING, AND WAR | Optional | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Final Major Project
Games Dissertation
Short Games Dissertation
Music and Sound for Games
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1016 | AUDIO FUNDAMENTALS | Optional | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Game Design Fundamentals
Need to Know Code!
Games Art - Drawing from Life/Imagination
Digital Graphics
Digital Environments
The Digital Actor
The Ludic Attitude
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP2001 | SOUND IN FILM AND TV | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| ACT2022 | SCREEN / ACTING FUNDAMENTALS | Optional | 30 | Year-long |
| ELI2044 | TRANSMEDIA NARRATIVES | Optional | 15 | 1 |
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Story, Performance and Play
Games Design and Development
Digital Production
Digital Games in Context
The Play's the Thing
Second Year Project
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA3007 | VISUAL NARRATIVE COLLABORATIONS | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MAN3212 | DIGITAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| SOC3078 | DATA AND THE DIGITAL IN PLATFORM SOCIETIES | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| ELI3059 | WRITING GAMING | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| POL3093 | ETHICS, KILLING, AND WAR | Optional | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme.
Final Major Project
Games Dissertation
Short Games Dissertation
Music and Sound for Games
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIP013 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| ELIP014 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| ELIP015 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2025/6 academic year.