BSc (Hons) Games Design at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Specialise in the art and design aspects of video game creation, from what makes games captivating to creating characters, environments and visual storytelling, and build an industry-ready portfolio. Accreditations: TIGA.

Department: Computer Animation, Games & Visual Effects | Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 or 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Games Design Principles, Game Art Fundamentals, Scripting for Games, Level Design Fundamentals, Game Modelling Fundamentals, Game Development Pipeline. Year 2: Game Audio Techniques, Materials Creation and Lighting, Interface Design, Game Studio Project. Final year: Usability & Games Analytics, Games Futures, Game Animation, Individual Development Project.

Career pathways

The games industry continues to expand rapidly. Typical roles include Games Programmer, Games Developer, Media Designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Y

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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