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

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Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 20685 per year

About Games Design (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

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 91% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months.

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.

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.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2026 entry:

£9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£20,685 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 (Int'l)
Placement year: For all fee regions, the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual university tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

Foundation Year requirements: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equiavlent.

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

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