BSc (Hons) Games Design at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Want to turn your passion for games into a career? Our BSc (Hons) Games Design graduates have a proven track record of success. Our experienced games tutors are ready to support and guide you on your mission to develop the technical knowledge and creative skills demanded by this ever-growing industry.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Design Pillars, Narrative Design, Design Skills, Document to Prototype, Games Development 01, Triple A Development Processes, Practical Design, Game Feel, Player Experiences, Games Development 02, Psychology of Games, Games for Good, Practical Development Research, Major Project, among others.

Career pathways

There is a great deal of specialisation within games design, varying from broader design principles to more specific roles such as level design and game balance. As a result, graduates have several career options, including roles within games design, technical design, level design, narratives, game scripting, production management, and quality assurance and testing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects must include a science, mathematics or computing qualification; for instance, A-level Computing or BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing or Engineering. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics. You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=G613-D&code2=0027

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