Bachelor of Game Design
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A fine arts degree on communicating ideas and emotions through interactive media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Game Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Content Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Creative Project Assistant
- Digital Media Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Games and Society
- Introduction to Game Research Methods
- Foundations of Game Design
- Game Studio
- Rapid Idea Prototyping for Games
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 72-112 UCAS Tariff points (A Level
- BTEC
- IB or international equivalents listed on BCU country pages)
- varying by course
- some courses need GCSE Maths grade 4/C
- a portfolio
- audition or interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible. Provide your academic qualifications and supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,220 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture Built Environment Computing and Engineering |
| Department | Games, Animation and Sound Computing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Scholarships
BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,220 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level, IELTS Academic 6.
BCU has published a 5,000 GBP tuition scholarship spread across the first two years for eligible self-funded full-time international undergraduate entrants in September 2026 or January 2027. This published award does not establish the amount or availability for 2027/28 entry; the future intake must be checked.