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BA (Hons) Games Development at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Turn your love of games into a career with our hands-on, industry-focused Games Development course.

Faculty: School of Design  |  Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available.  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich)  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Build a tabletop game and a portfolio of mini game prototypes. Key topics include: - Understanding game concepts, rules, and the psychology of gaming - History of gaming and games theory - Introduction to game engines and coding - Graphic design, illustration for 2D character, and level design - Prototyping and testing games concepts Build a 2D, a 3D, and a VR game. Key topics include: - Technical development and design skills for both 2D and 3D games - Writing interactive narratives - Marketing and entrepreneurship - 3D modelling and animation - Sound design - Extended realities working with the Bristol VR Lab Build a serious game, a tangible game, and a playful interactive entertainment experience.

Career pathways

Recent graduates of courses in Creative Computing are working at Rockstar Games, Codemasters, Complete Control and Endemic Creations, and beyond games, Dyson, Aerian, Network N and more. The broad scope of skills acquired by studying Games Development at Bath Spa will prepare you for a range of employment opportunities both within and outside of games.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,505 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

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