Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
From September 2025Ìýentry: this course hasÌýbeen reviewed and updated andÌýits title has changed toÌýBScÌý(Hons) Games Programming
Why study BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering at BU?
- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering 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 othersÌý
- The average earnings for roles in the industry are aroundÌý£38,000. Entry level roles startÌýaround £16k, with senior roles earning £50k or more. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics ProgrammerÌý(ScreenSkills).
For September 2025Ìýentry: In order to take advantage of new approaches to learning and teaching, as well as developments in industry to benefit our students we regularly review all of our courses. This course is currently going through this process, and will be replaced by our new BSc (Hons) Games Programming course.Ìý
Course accreditations
This course is industry-recognised by , the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses producing the very best industry ready graduates. The course affords students with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, which is highly valued within the game development industry.
See what it's like to study Games at BU
Games undergraduate degrees at BU
Key information
Next start date:
September 2024, September 2025
Location:
Å·ÃÀÐÔ°®Æ¬, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time with an optional 4 week placement, or 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement
Accreditations:
TIGA
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
International entry requirements:
For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, . For more information check out our international entry requirements.