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

Overview

Throughout this Games Design (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) BSc programme from Bournemouth University you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry. We have an industrial advisory panel who offer guidance on course content.

Why study BSc (Hons) Games Design at Games Design (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) programme from Bournemouth University?:

• 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.

Career opportunities:

• The computer games industry is continuing to expand at a rapid rate. This Games Design (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) programme from Bournemouth University 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.

Accreditation

BU is a member of The Independent Games Developers’ Association (TIGA), and our Games courses have been nominated by TIGA for Best Educational Institution.