BSc (Hons) Games Development at Ravensbourne University London

Programme overview

The games industry is at the forefront of innovation, with technologies extending into a range of sectors including filmmaking, architecture and medicine. The sector continues to push boundaries, driving the development of new tools, workflows and creative practices. This games development degree in London equips you with the fundamental skills to design and develop games across a range of platforms.

Faculty: Animation and Games | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year) | Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS I601) | Intake: Sep 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: Games culture and practice; Game design fundamentals; Concepting and ideation; Prototyping and iteration; Character and environment design (3D); Game engines, tools, and visual scripting; Development cycles and production workflows; Production methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Waterfall); Collaborative studio practice. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings in Games, Computer Systems, Software Development 1, Mathematics for Games, Working in Games, Game Software Development. Year 2: Software Development 2, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Games Studio Culture, Game Team Project. Year 3: Game Physics, Game Performance, Games Studio Project, Game Engineering, Final Major Project.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in games and creative technology.

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Entry requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths (including a Level 3 STEM subject) in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade BBB or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DDM; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points; Interview and portfolio requirements. Please note that a portfolio is not usually a requirement for this course. However, we may still ask you for one if you have not met the entry requirements for the course or if your educational background is in a very different subject. If you do submit a portfolio you are required to upload no more than 10 pieces of work to a blog or microsite. UCAS course code: I600.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/143fd8c8-56aa-4023-96c8-b6dec4dca439/games-development?studyYear=2027

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