Overview

With a particular emphasis on the blend between the technical and creative aspects of games design, you’ll be taught the core theories that underpin the discipline and use these to guide your practical work and, in turn, gain the vocational experience needed to embark on a career in this fast-growing industry.

Through the Game Design and Development (Hons) (with Sandwich Year) programme at the University of Bradford you’ll gain a robust understanding of areas such as:

game play
technical computer animation
game programming

script programming

Key Facts

You’ll be taught by an industry experienced team of academics including Carlton Reeve, a consultant for commercial AR games and Peter Chapman, who runs his own digital agency. And you’ll benefit from talks and workshops delivered by industry experts like Michael Ogden, Iki Ikram and Ben Smith. The high level of industry knowledge and insight gained here will provide you with the knowledge base you need to emerge as a confident and competent graduate.You’ll have regular access to state-of-the-art facilities like the six camera Motion Capture Suite and technical equipment which you can use to put theory into practice and enhance your skillset. You can borrow equipment for you own personal projects too.In your final year you will undertake a bespoke studio project, where you can collaborate with other disciplines and put theory into practice, whilst showcasing the skills you’ve developed throughout the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Appreciation and Industry Analysis

Script Programming and Technical Animation

Game Design Programming and Development

Storytelling, Narrative and Experience

Advanced Game Technology and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design Software Engineering View 261 other Bachelors in Software Engineering 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

We take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application. It's not just about your grades; we take the time to understand your personal circumstances and make decisions based on your potential to thrive at university and beyond.

A levels - There are no specific subject requirements.

BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.

Applicants on Access Programmes - Meet UCAS tariff of 112. There are no specific subject requirements.

International Baccalaureate requirements - 112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24456 GBP / year

≈ 24456 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)

Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 GBP / month

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

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