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Bachelor of Games Design and Development

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year on-campus IT degree majoring in games design and development.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Games Design and Development
Strengthen skills in creative practice
Critical interpretation
Production skills and constructive feedback
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Game Developer
Game Designer
UX/UI Designer
Systems Analyst
AR/VR/MR Developer
Game Producer
Digital Media Specialist
Simulation Engineer
Software Engineer

Curriculum

IT core of eight units (cybersecurity
Programming
Data communications
Computer systems
Project management
ICT issues
Databases
Professional practice project) plus a games major (3D graphics and animation
Games UX/UI design
Virtual reality and games development)
A discovery unit and 18 credit points of double major or electives
24 units
72 credit points. Core changes from May 2027.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
A level BBC
GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
BTEC DMM
T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject
IB Diploma 29 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
Portfolio of relevant work
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Games Design and Development admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,800 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.