Games Design

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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

    A-Level Grades See 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. Salary: £25,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2136 IT quality and testing professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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