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Games Design

Bournemouth University

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Talbot Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Why study BSc (Hons) Games Design at BU?:

- Explore level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling 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 a range of sectors including digital technologies, architectural visualisation, mixed and virtual realities, and the wider 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. (source DiscoverUni 2023) Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).


Course accreditations

This course is industry-recognised by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses producing the very best industry ready graduates. The course affords students with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, which is highly valued within the game development industry.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,800per year

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    77th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, The Hub, Poole House, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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Opportunity of a work placement on all undergraduate courses and most postgraduate courses.
Home to the UK's only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).
Recognised by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a centre of excellence in tourism.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    71st out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    113 49%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    60th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    78th

    7

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