BSc (Hons) Games Design (with Foundation Year option)
Program Description
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. 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 90% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months.
Admission Requirements
- Indian Students Requirement:-
- You can apply to study a Bachelor’s degree from year one if you hold a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII and have achieved an average percentage of at least 65% (although some courses will require this to be higher).
- You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in India and achieved a minimum of UKVI IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
- Arab Students Requirement:-
- You can apply to study from year one of a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have completed:
- A foundation programme
- A Levels, or
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
- Twelve years’ schooling in Saudi Arabia and minimum IELTS 5.0
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
6 |
Remarks:
IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-
- IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
- MoI accepted if the UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)