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Game Design courses

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  • Communication and Media and Game Design Studies BA (Hons)
  • Game Design BSc (Hons)
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Digital games represent one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment media. Consequently, there is a growing need for many jobs that are not only in the games industry but in surrounding industries as well.

Dr Paul Turowski, Subject Component Leader

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