Overview

The Digital Games Development (Hons) degree from the University of Brighton focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.

You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas.

Careers

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

You’ll work on exciting live client briefs and build a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and talent.

The integrated group project in your second year will help improve your project management, team-building and problem-solving skills.

You will present your individual final year project to potential employers at the computing degree show.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence for Games

Narrative Game Design

Integrated Group Project

Game Development Frameworks

Intermediate 3D Modelling and Animation

Web-based Game Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Artificial Intelligence View 255 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate

26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in computing required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

T-level

Merit in any T-level.

Studied before or got relevant experience?

A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

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Tuition Fees

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17250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,500 for UK students and £1,850 for international students.

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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

Funding

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