Top Game Design Universities & Colleges in UK in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#33/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

University of Leeds, Leeds

5.7(Based on 57 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science with High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE60
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(£32,750/Yr)$44.2K/Yr
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(£2,832/Yr)$3.8K/Yr
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#101/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)England, UK87%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science - Game Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6PTE65
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(£28,700/Yr)$38.7K/Yr
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#51/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

City, University of London, London

5.8(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK12%q8kmCZ
M.Sc Computer Science with Games Technology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE68
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J9uNHw:  
(£20,485/Yr)$27.7K/Yr
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(£21,000/Yr)$28.3K/Yr
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#101/500 ARWU Ranking 2022(Communication Studies)

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

10.0(Based on 7 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science (Games Programming)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1080IELTS6PTE50
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£24,084/Yr)$32.5K/Yr
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(£9,168/Yr)$12.4K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Brunel University, London

8.3(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK60%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science (Digital Media and Games)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE59
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£21,260/Yr)$28.7K/Yr
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(£10,200/Yr)$13.8K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

University of Essex, Colchester

9.7(Based on 8 User Reviews)England, UK74%q8kmCZ
M.Sc Computer Games
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE58
t/7Ax5
J9uNHw:  
(£22,575/Yr)$30.5K/Yr
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(£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

University of Brighton, Brighton

6.7(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK72%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science for Games
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE56
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£14,300/Yr)$19.3K/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

University of Hull, Hull

8.3(Based on 5 User Reviews)England, UK79%q8kmCZ
M.Sc Computer Science for Games Development
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE54
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£14,000/Yr)$18.9K/Yr
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(£148/Yr)$199.8/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, UK94%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Graphics, Vision and Games (with integrated year in industry)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE55
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,830/Yr)$25.4K/Yr
lpofqY
(£8,288/Yr)$11.2K/Yr
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#22/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

Goldsmiths, University of London, London

England, UK59%q8kmCZ
M.Sc Computer Games Programming
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£26,840/Yr)$36.2K/Yr
lpofqY
(£20,874/Yr)$28.2K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

University of Plymouth, Plymouth

6.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK79%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science (Games Development)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE59
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,100/Yr)$24.4K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

7.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK52%q8kmCZ
M.Sc Games Development (Programming)
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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J9uNHw:  
(£18,767/Yr)$25.3K/Yr
lpofqY
(£6,871/Yr)$9.3K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

6.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK80%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Games Technology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE61
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,500/Yr)$25K/Yr
lpofqY
(£360/Yr)$486/Yr
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#201/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham

8.3(Based on 23 User Reviews)England, UK22%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science (Games Technology)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE62
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,150/Yr)$23.2K/Yr
lpofqY
(£14,757/Yr)$19.9K/Yr
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#51/275 QS Ranking 2025(Communication Studies)

University of Westminster, London

8.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)England, UK59.3%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Games Development with Placement Year
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE60
t/7Ax5
J9uNHw:  
(£16,250/Yr)$21.9K/Yr
lpofqY
(£11,840/Yr)$16K/Yr
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#801/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

8.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK43%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Science for Games
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE52
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,000/Yr)$24.3K/Yr
lpofqY
(£6,432/Yr)$8.7K/Yr
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#601/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow

7.3(Based on 3 User Reviews)Scotland, UK70%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Games ( Art and Animation)
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL78PTE51
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J9uNHw:  
(£14,500/Yr)$19.6K/Yr
lpofqY
(£500/Yr)$675/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Birmingham City University, Birmingham

10.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)England, UK52%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Games Technology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE43
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£16,085/Yr)$21.7K/Yr
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#1001/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

University of East London, London

5.7(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK45%q8kmCZ
B.S Computer Game Development
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE56
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£14,820/Yr)$20K/Yr
lpofqY
(£9,184/Yr)$12.4K/Yr
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#1001/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Communication Studies)

Teesside University, Middlesbrough

4.7(Based on 14 User Reviews)England, UK31%q8kmCZ
M.S Computer Games Programming
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE59
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J9uNHw:  
(£17,000/Yr)$22.9K/Yr
lpofqY
(£5,600/Yr)$7.6K/Yr
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