**Why study BSc (Hons) Games Design at BU?:**
- Explore level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling 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 l...
**Why study BSc (Hons) Games Design at BU?:**<br/><br/><br/>- Explore level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling and texturing<br/><br/><br/>- Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games<br/><br/><br/>- 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)<br/><br/><br/>- 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<br/><br/><br/>- As well as the games industry, you’ll be prepared for a career in a range of sectors including digital technologies, architectural visualisation, mixed and virtual realities, and the wider digital creative industry<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be career ready with 91% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023) Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).<br/><br/><br/>**Course accreditations**<br/>This course is industry-recognised by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses producing the very best industry ready graduates. The course affords students with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, which is highly valued within the game development industry.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G601
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
104
120
The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
104 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
M
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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