BSc (Hons) Games Design

This innovative and exciting course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to design and develop games for a variety of platforms, including consoles, mobile devices, and PCs. You'll learn about game mechanics, level design, 3D modeling and animation, and programming, as well as the business and marketing aspects of the industry. Our experienced lecturers have extensive industry experience and will help you to develop a solid understanding of the games development process, from concept to completion. With opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with other students, you'll gain practical experience and build a portfolio of work that will help you to launch your career in the games industry.

Additional Information

This course is designed for students who are passionate about creating games and want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this exciting and rapidly evolving industry. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including game development software, hardware, and studios, as well as opportunities to attend industry events and conferences. Our graduates have gone on to work at top game development studios and companies around the world.

Unlock Your Creativity and Launch Your Career in Games Design at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is one of the leading institutions for games design in the UK, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. Our location on the south coast of England provides easy access to the vibrant game development community in London and the surrounding area, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other creative industries such as film and television. With our expert lecturers, cutting-edge facilities, and excellent student support, Bournemouth University is the perfect place to launch your career in games design.

• Explore the level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modeling and texturing

• Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games

• Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)

• Benefit from our industry connections and guest lectures with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, Playground Games, Boss Alien, Media Molecule, and others 

• As well as the games industry, you'll be prepared for a career in various sectors, including digital technologies, architectural visualization, mixed and virtual realities, and the broader digital creative industry.

• You'll be career ready with 91% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months.

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

20 hours per week