BSc (Hons) (with foundation)

Games Design

Learn more about studying Games Design as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,595GBP
  • Start date
    Oct
  • QS Ranking
    801-850

Program overview

What Bournemouth University says about their program:

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.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

The University accepts a wide range of international qualifications for study on undergraduate programs. The UK primarily uses UCAS tariffs to display the entry requirements for specific programs. Among the international qualifications that are accepted include:

  • Access programs. If you have completed an appropriate access course, it will be considered as long as it relates to your chosen program of study at undergraduate level.
  • BU International College Foundation Certificate program. These programs are designed to help you succeed on your chosen course at BU.
  • Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
  • European Baccalaureate
  • High School leaving examinations. BU considers any high school leaving examinations that are considered to be equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.
  • International Baccalaureate. International Diploma is also considered as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). You will need to achieve the IB scores stated in your offer.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate. Usually, you’ll need to achieve seven passes, including four at the higher level with grade C or above.

Postgraduate academic requirements

For entry to a postgraduate taught course, you’ll usually need one of the following:

  • UK Bachelor's degree
  • Equivalent professional qualification
  • Relevant international qualification

You may need to show the necessary experience to study a specific subject – details are on individual course pages.

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in each band

  • PTE Academic

    54

  • CAE

    Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency: 169

  • TOEFL iBT

    60-78

  • Trinity College London ISE II

    PASS

Research degree program: 6.5 (no band below 5.5)

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • IB
  • IGCSE O-Level in English Language
  • European Baccalaureate
  • GCE O-Level English
  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2/C1

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Personal statement
  • At least one academic reference (or a professional reference if you have graduated more than 2 years ago)
  • Copy of your current passport
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    ABB

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    31

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

How to apply

Scholarships at Bournemouth University

  • International undergraduate student scholarships

    Official page

    Bournemouth University lists scholarships available to international undergraduate students, including academic achievement and excellence awards.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Bournemouth University operates a price-freezing policy for all international fee-paying students. This means that you will pay the same annual fee (with the exception of your placement year) for the duration of your course at BU, allowing you to budget more effectively.

This applies to all undergraduate students who are classed as international for fee purposes and the amount you pay will be based on your first year’s tuition fee.

Graduate tuition

  • Taught Master’s (MA, MSc and LLM) tuition

    £16,000-£18,250 per year

  • MBA tuition

    £18,000

Undergraduate tuition

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £17,685 to £20,685 per year

  • Master's programs tuition

    from £18,900 to £23,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Bournemouth University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£872
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£794
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£144
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£33
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£65
Monthly grocery basket£119
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£3
Cinema or cultural event ticket£12
Gym membership£32

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Bournemouth University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements