Why Study Games at ACM?

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Study Games at ACM

ACM’s Games Courses are built around one idea: that the best way to learn game development is to live it. From your first year, you’ll work in professional studios, collaborate with fellow developers, and be taught by tutors who are actively working in the industry. Whether you’re a designer, programmer, artist, or all three, our courses are designed to develop your craft and your career at the same time.

Industry Link & Careers

Your career starts before you graduate. ACM’s industry connections run deep, from developers and publishers to studios, esports organisations, and games companies of all shapes and sizes. Through our Industry Link events, you’ll access real briefs, live showcases, and networking opportunities that put you in front of the people who matter. Thousands of ACM graduates have gone on to build careers across the games industry, and the next success story could be yours.

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Our Team

ACM’s faculty are active professionals: working developers, indie creators, studio veterans, and industry specialists who bring the realities of the games world into every session. They’ll help you go beyond learning theory in a classroom; you’ll get honest, experienced guidance from people who are still doing what you want to do.

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Cutting-Edge Facilities

High-spec game development labs
Specialist game audio studios
3D printers for rapid prototyping

These facilities are available throughout your studies, giving you the freedom to create, collaborate, and refine your craft.

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Accelerated Degrees

Our Accelerated Degree allows you to complete the degree over two years instead of the traditional three, giving you the same outcome, but faster and more efficiently. The most immediate benefit is financial. By completing your degree in two years, you reduce both tuition fees and living costs across an entire year, meaning less overall borrowing and a quicker route into paid work or further study. Academically, nothing is lost. You still experience the full Creative Industries Futures model — including Skills Units, collaborative projects, and industry-facing work, but delivered through a more intensive structure across the year.

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Game Audio

BA (Hons)

This course focuses on creating music and sound effects that make games immersive and responsive. Develop scores and audio environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on experience in the full development pipeline. Graduates leave with a portfolio of game audio, with prior music knowledge providing a strong foundation.

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Game Art

BA (Hons)

Perfect for those passionate about art and games, this course teaches core skills for a career as a game artist. Learn 2D and 3D concept art, character and environment modelling using industry-standard tools and pipelines. You will graduate with a professional portfolio created collaboratively with a multidisciplinary development team.

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Game Design

BA (Hons)

If creating the rules, systems, puzzles, and challenges that shape player experiences excites you, Game Development: Design is ideal. Gain hands-on experience from concept to finished game, collaborating across all development disciplines. No specific prior qualifications are needed, though a passion for games and basic software understanding are beneficial for success.

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Game Programming

BA (Hons)

While studying Game Programming, you’ll master industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D, Unity, Unreal Engine, Wwise, Ableton, and Logic Pro. Hands-on projects replicate real studio workflows, while partnerships with UKIE, TIGA, and innovators like Teslasuit offer events, trends, and opportunities. Game jams and funding pathways prepare students for thriving careers in gaming.

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Game Business

BA (Hons)

Join one of the fastest-growing global industries with this specialism, exploring both indie and AAA game sectors. Learn to pitch, market, and manage projects while collaborating with designers, artists, audio specialists, and programmers. Designed for accessibility, it nurtures teamwork and creativity, with prior gaming experience providing a helpful foundation.