Overview

Throughout this Games Technology (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you'll learn about artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games.

Career opportunities:

Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a member of The PlayStation® First Academic Programme, students can gain direct experience of developing for Sony Playstation using their official development kits.

As a graduate, you'll have opportunities to work with developers in the UK and worldwide.

Our graduates hold programming positions at Sony and Rockstar North, and studios throughout the UK and abroad.

Other career opportunities include software development and engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by TIGA, the trade association for the UK games industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Games Development Evolution

Games in C++

Principles of 3D Environments

More Games in C++

Play and Games

Game Engine Architecture
Creative Technology Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology Game Design View 270 other Bachelors in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 72

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement:

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

16000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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