Games Design
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: G601 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points).
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
UCAS Tariff
The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
About this course
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**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
- This course received an impressive 94% satisfaction rating from our final year students.
**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.
Modules
You will study a range of subject areas including: Games Design Principles, Game Modelling, Game Development, Lighting & Texturing, Commercialisation & Business Environments, Storytelling & Narrative Development, Modelling for Animation, 3D modelling, Animation for Games, Usability & Games Analytics, Pervasive Gaming. You will also be able to take an optional work placement.
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The Uni
Bournemouth University
Department of Creative Technonlogy
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Computer games and animation
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This is a relatively new subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. Gaming is a growing industry, and if it continues to grow we should see the rather high unemployment rate coming down over the next few years. Much the most common jobs for graduates who do get work after six months are in programming roles - but as things stand, be aware that jobs in the field are very competitive and personal contacts - either through family, friends or via specialist employment agencies - are a crucial way into the industry so be prepared to talk as well as code!
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