BSc (Hons) Games Design

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Explore the level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modeling and texturing

  • 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)

  • Benefit from our industry connections and guest lectures with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, Playground Games, Boss Alien, Media Molecule, and others 

  • As well as the games industry, you'll be prepared for a career in various sectors, including digital technologies, architectural visualization, mixed and virtual realities, and the broader digital creative industry.

  • You'll be career ready with 91% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months.

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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