Games Design (with Foundation Year option)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | £9535 per year | £20685 per year |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
- £20,685 per year (Int'l)
- Foundation Year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 (Int'l)
- Placement year: For all fee regions, the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual university tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
About Games Design (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)
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 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 a range of sectors including digital technologies, architectural visualisation, mixed and virtual realities, and the wider 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.
Specialise exclusively in the art and design aspects of video game creation - explore everything from the theory behind the creation of successful digital entertainment titles to the generation of dedicated art and content for them.
Course Accreditations
BU is a member of The Independent Games Developers’ Association (TIGA), and our Games courses have been nominated by TIGA for Best Educational Institution.
Entry requirements for this course
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