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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Bolton Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Want to turn your passion for games into a career? Our BSc (Hons) Games Design graduates have a proven track record of success. Our experienced games tutors are ready to support and guide you on your mission to develop the technical knowledge and creative skills demanded by this ever-growing industry.The UK market for video games reached a record £7.16billion in 2021 (1). If you seek a career in a strong economic sector, then a career in games is an excellent choice. From PC, console and mobile games to serious games for education and training and the emerging virtual reality games market, software developers seek highly qualified games specialists.Our BSc (Hons) Games Design course offers a broad study of games, emphasising the technical, design and innovation aspects rather than programming. Key topics include content production, games and level design, as well as platforms and technologies. Our dedicated games team will help you develop skills in games analysis, usability and playability testing and understand the concepts underpinning games production and the business of computer games (for instance, sales and marketing).Team-based projects involving regular critique sessions are designed to help you develop the high level of teamwork and communication skills vital in the games industry. Our intensely practical, hands-on approach aims to encourage and support you to develop a high-quality portfolio of work ready to demonstrate your skills and creative air to potential employers.(1) Ukie - https://ukie.org.uk/consumer-games-market-valuation-2021 accessed on 13 July 2022
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£ 17,500per year
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University information
University of Greater Manchester
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University League Table
118th
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Campus address
Bolton Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AB, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
109th out of 118 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 229106 46%87th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10068.0 68%87th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.42 85%4th
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