Universities United Kingdom Bournemouth University Courses BSc (Hons) Games Design (with Foundation Year option)

BSc (Hons) Games Design (with Foundation Year option)
at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Overview

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

Course Content
Modules
- Games Design Principles.
- Digital Technologies
- Game Modelling Fundamentals.
- Level Design Fundamentals
- Lighting & Texturing
- Game Development Pipeline
- Storytelling and Narrative Development
- Modelling for Animation
- Interface Design
- Animation for Games
- Game Studio Project
- Commercialisation & Business Environments
Entry Requirement
Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)
- 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.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees Per Year

£17,595
Career Prospect
The computer games industry is continuing to expand at a rapid rate. This course will help you develop all the skills you need to enter this fast-paced and exciting industry.

We have links with games companies locally, nationally and internationally, allowing you to make contacts before you graduate.

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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