
Digital Games Development BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Games Development BSc (Hons)
The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.
Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.
You’ll be based in one of the most imp...
<strong>The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.</strong><br/><br/>Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.<br/><br/>You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas. <br/><br/><strong>TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Build a portfolio of project work.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Networking opportunities with professionals from the games industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Option of a placement year in industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with industry standard tools and games engines such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE, VR lab and usability lab.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG46
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
M:24
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3. Must achieve Level 3 units in computing.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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