About Bsc (hons) Games Software Engineering (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

Apply programming techniques to modern games creation, whilst developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics 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 others 
• You'll be career ready with 90% of graduates from our computer games and animation courses in employment or further study after 15 months. 

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

Bournemouth University Highlights

Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.