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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Games Design (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Games Design (with Foundation Year option) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Computer Science | B |
| Fine Art | B |
| Physics | D |
| Media Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G600
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Games Design (with Foundation Year option) course.
Why study BSc (Hons) Games Design (with Foundation Year option) at BU?
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Explore level design, interactive storytelling, narrative development, interface design, games analytics, scripting for game creation, plus 3D modelling and texturing
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Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games
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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)
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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
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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
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You'll be career ready with 91% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023). Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills)
This is a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the creative skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Computer games design
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £20,685 per year |
| International | £20,685 per year |
The modules you will study
During the Foundation Year, you will study Art & Design in Creative Industries | Algorithmic Thinking | Digital Tools | Study Skills for Creative Industries | Foundation Project.
In Year 1, as part of the Degree you will study: Games Design Principles | Game Art Fundamentals | Scripting for Games | Game Modelling Fundamentals | Level Design Fundamentals | Game Development Pipeline
Bournemouth University student reviews
Showing 102 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
2 years ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
2 years ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
2 years ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
2 years ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
2 years ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Games Design (with Foundation Year option) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
81%
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Teaching on my course
81%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
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Learning opportunities
77%
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Learning opportunities
77%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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Assessment and feedback
80%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
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Academic support
82%
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Academic support
82%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
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Organisation and management
71%
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Organisation and management
71%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
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How well organised is your course?
64%
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Learning resources
83%
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Learning resources
83%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
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Student voice
71%
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Student voice
71%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
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Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Games Design (with Foundation Year option) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Games Design (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
67%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
16%
Information Technology Professionals
13%
Elementary occupations
6%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Games Design (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£41.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Games Design (with Foundation Year option).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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