How we will deliver your course in 2021: Games Design (undergraduate)

Programmes this information applies to:

BA Games Design

1. Content of the course

There are no planned changes to the course content.

2. Length of the course

There are no planned changes to the length of the course.

3. How your course will be delivered

New students

Our current plan is for teaching to be delivered in-person where possible. Some elements might be delivered online where appropriate. When students return, the team hopes that in-person teaching will average to around 2-5 classes per week. Learning materials will be available online via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard Learn). Office hours will be delivered primarily via virtual offices but there might also be some in-person availability.

The team is committed to also run engagement events both virtually and in-person, to bring together the games design community.

All assessments are coursework based, and this means that everything a student works on has the opportunity for ongoing feedback and guidance.

Returning students

Our current plan is for teaching to be delivered in-person where possible. Some elements might be delivered online where appropriate. When students return, the team hopes that in-person teaching will average to around 2-5 classes per week. This will be less for Level 6 students, since major projects’ supervision will be delivered primarily online via virtual offices, unless otherwise specified by the module leader. Learning materials will be available online via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard Learn). Office hours will be delivered primarily via virtual offices but there might also be some in-person availability.

The team is committed to also run engagement events both virtually and in-person, to bring together the games design community.

All assessments are coursework based, and this means that everything a student works on has the opportunity for ongoing feedback and guidance.

4. Cost of the course

There are no changes to the cost of the course.

Access to a laptop or desktop PC is required for joining online activities, completing coursework and digital exams, and a minimum specification can be found here.
If you have any concerns about accessing a suitable device, please complete and return this form to enquire about the University’s loan laptop scheme.

5. Award

There are no planned changes to the qualification that is being awarded.

6. Feedback and consultation

We provide set times where you can talk to your lecturers and module leaders, primarily via virtual offices or in person where possible, to discuss academic matters relating to your course. You can also use these opportunities to obtain and discuss feedback on an assessment. You can find availability on Blackboard Learn or email your lecturer to book an appointment.

7. Personal tutoring

Your personal tutor will be monitoring and supporting your academic and personal development both in your transition to university and between years. It is someone you can discuss, in confidence, your academic progress with, or any special requirements you may have. You can find out who your personal tutor is on eVision You can book your session by emailing your personal tutor and arrange a time convenient for you.

If you are a first year student, these sessions will be included in your timetable every other week.

If you are a second year, final year, or postgraduate student you can request to have a session at a time that is convenient for you.

8. Departmental communications and events

You can keep up with subject and module updates through Blackboard Learn. We will also send important updates to your student email account including our department newsletter, so please keep an eye on those.

We host department assemblies where you will receive department updates and get to hear from lecturers and your peers. These take place at least once a term and you’ll receive an email invitation.

Our programmes feature a range of opportunities including trips and visits, once it is safe to do so we will resume these.

9. Student-led academic representation

Student reps are elected to represent the views of their course, department or college to improve the academic experience at Brunel. They gather views and opinions from students on things such as lectures, exams, assessment and feedback and then take a collective view to the University and Union in order to develop the student experience at Brunel.

We welcome feedback from our student community on matters relating to your experience through your student representatives or through your programme leaders.

Find out who your course rep is here. You’ll also receive an email from your programme leader who will confirm your contact.

10. Peer-to-peer opportunities

You can join our student societies, we have one for each subject area including Politics, History, Sociology, and Anthropology. You can join these societies through the Union of Brunel Students or contact your course rep to find out more. We have Facebook groups for these societies too.

Our department also has a Postgraduate Research Society, if you would like to join this please contact your PGR Director.

You can join our social media groups to keep in touch with your peers and exchange knowledge. Find out how to do this by contacting your course rep.

Contact us

If you have any specific questions about the above information, please email: CBASS-TPO-GASK@brunel.ac.uk

Disclaimer: We have used our best endeavours to plan for the coming academic year and to ensure the information on this page is correct at the time of publication. The information provided here is intended for the general guidance of students studying the University’s degree programmes listed above in the academic year 2021/22. The University will deliver the course of study as described unless there are changes outside of our control related to COVID-19. In such circumstances, the University will adjust the delivery of the course accordingly, and use its best endeavours to ensure equivalence.

Date of publication: 16.07.21