BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming

  • She was educated by professional practitioners, expert academics, and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry. 

  • Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games

  • Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)

  • We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others. 

  • This course received an 89% satisfaction rating from our final-year students.

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Science


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,3 years with an optional 8 week placement/4 years with a-30 week placement


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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£17,595, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,


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