Games Programming BSc
Bournemouth University
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Apply programming techniques to modern games creation while developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming. **Why study BSc (Hons) Games Programming at BU?**- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.- Taught in dedicated ...Read more

Apply programming techniques to modern games creation while developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming. 


Why study BSc (Hons) Games Programming at BU?

- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.- 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)- We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others - Excellent earning potential within an industry that is experiencing more huge growth. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).

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WUSCA ranking:
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9/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
CUG Ranking
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55th
What students say
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Star
03 Feb 25

Well connected bus routes and being walking distance from the town centre and thus the coast make the location super comfortable and easy to plan for. The buildings (I use) on..Read more

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Katie
27 Jan 25

The course is amazing, and you have access to a great building and support team. The university location itself is good as it isn’t in a central town so you don’t need to worry..Read more

Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 - 33 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

This course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff

120–128 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

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We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.

We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.

120 UCAS tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

120 UCAS tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,700 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£19700 Per year

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