4Dec
UndergraduateBournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Apply programming techniques to modern games creation while developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming. Why study BSc (Hons) Games Programming at BU?
- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming
- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.
- 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)
- We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others
- Excellent earning potential within an industry that is experiencing more huge growth. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).
Modules
Year 1: Games Design Principles | Introduction to Programming | Digital Fundamentals | Mathematics for Computer Graphics | Object Oriented Games Programming | Games Development Pipeline
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 - 33 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-games-programming-1
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19700 | Year 1 |
| International | £19700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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