BSc (Hons) Games Development at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

This is a BSc rooted in computing, but taught inside a creative arts university. That means you'll develop rigorous programming and software engineering skills alongside people who think visually, design intuitively, and challenge you to build things that feel as good as they function. It's a combination that produces developers who understand the full picture – way beyond the code. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year; optional integrated foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Games Development course aims to inform and equip you with the technical, creative, and analytical skills required for Games Development, supporting the design, implementation, and production of interactive digital games. Year 1 is designed to give you a broad and supportive introduction to games. You will build core skills in industry-standard software and tools, while learning the language, culture, and workflows of the games industry.

Career pathways

Taking advantage of our proximity to the UK’s largest games hubs, our course connects directly with some of the best-known names in the industry, including: Supermassive Games, EA, Sony, Creative Assembly, Supergonk, Two Point Studios, Zappar, Hangar 13.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL) And five GCSE passes at grade 9-4 and/or grade A*-C including English Language (or Functional Skills English Level 2) AND Mathematics (grade 9-6 or A*-B) AND Science or Physics (grade 9-6 or A*-B). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. For both the BSc (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section. UCAS course code G450 (institution code C93).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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