Games Design BA (Hons) at York St John University
| Games Design BA (Hons) at York St John University | |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Intake | september |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 13,000 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 75 |
| PTE | 46 |
This course is your chance to immerse yourself in games design and learn the skills needed to stand out in this competitive industry. When you join us, you will work with other design students in different activities. These will help you develop your skills in drawing, modelling and rigging. You will complete practical projects throughout your degree. These will increase in complexity as you progress. As you work on these, you will gain experience of:
- Working with real time engines
- Animating characters
- Writing game stories and narratives
- Developing interactive user experiences
- Considering the limitations of platforms
- Working with Grey box preproduction
- Finalising a bug free, distributable build.
Alongside your practical work you will study the theory and history of games design. You will debate some of the controversies that exist in the field. This will help you to identify the areas which interest you the most. You can develop this research in your final year research project.
Our team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.
You will also gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to:
- Work with students from other courses to enrich your learning, such as Animation or Games Development
- Complete work placements in industry and learn from visiting professionals
- Visit international cities to find new inspiration
- Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network.
Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| No. of undergraduates | 5830 |
| No. of graduates | 790 |
| International Student Population | 403 |
| Official Website | www.yorksj.ac.uk |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.40% |
| Student Satisfaction Rate | 86% |
| Average Cost of Attendance | £25000 (annually) |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
| English Proficiency Test | IELTS, TOEFL, PTE |
| Admission Helpdesk | admissions@yorksj.ac.uk 01904809700 |
York St John University Accommodation
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York St John University assures accommodation for all EU, UK, and first-year international students, if they apply for it before the deadline.
- The accommodation housing is located 1 mile or less than the main campus
- The housing facilities include a range of small and large room depend on price and facilities
- The accommodation sites are surrounded by the supermarket, shops, and green spaces of York city.
York St John University guarantees university accommodation to study abroad and exchange students. Here is the accommodation charge for the term 2021-22:
| Expenses | Cost (Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent | 100-120 (Per Week) |
| Content Insurance | Free of charge |
| Bedding Pack | Free of charge |
| Advance Rent Payment | 200 |
York St John University Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation, and other living expenses. The accommodation costs have been tabulated in the accommodation section.
Tuition Fee: Fee for International Student (Standard): 12,750
| Cost of Living | Cost Per Week (Euro) |
|---|---|
| Food | 100-200 |
| Laundry | 40 |
| Mobile Phone | 5 |
| Sport Membership | 5 |
| Entertainment and Social | 30 |
| York St John University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 12,750 |
| Postgraduate | 12,770 |
| York St John University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 4,420 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 5,200 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| York St John University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 75 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 75 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| York St John University University Contact Details |
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| York St John University Address |
| Lord Mayor's Walk York,York Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX |
| York St John University Email |
| ysjinternational@yorksj.ac.uk |
| York St John University Phone |
| 004419046678 |