Games Design

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

Games Design BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. 76% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

76.45%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Poole
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000