BSc Game Technology

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Game Technology at Birmingham City University is a three-year course that concentrates on the technical aspects of creating video games. This includes areas like computer programming for games, artificial intelligence within games, and virtual production techniques. The programme teaches students to develop games for various consoles and devices using professional software such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

Students will use the newest tools in top-quality laboratories and learn about sound design for games, creating games for consoles, and producing graphics that update instantly. The course also offers opportunities to collaborate with leading companies in the games industry on real-world projects.

Learning on this course involves practical experience through lectures, workshops, and group projects. Your progress will be assessed through assignments, practical exercises, tests, and formal exams. This approach helps students learn how to use their knowledge to tackle real challenges in developing games.

Birmingham City University (BCU) is a public university situated in Birmingham. It gained university status in 1992, having previously been known as the City of Birmingham Polytechnic. The Polytechnic itself was formed in 1971 through the joining together of several colleges, one of which was the Birmingham College of Art, which has a history stretching back to 1843. The university, ranked in the top 5 in the UK for animation and games design (Guardian League Table 2024), also allows students to collaborate with students from other disciplines within the University and external companies.

Grade Requirements

• To be accepted onto the course with a Standard offer, applicants need 112 UCAS Tariff points. There's also an Accelerate offer which requires 80 UCAS points. Other qualifications include passing an Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits, where at least 45 of those credits are at level 3; an International Baccalaureate, with a minimum overall score of 28 points, is also acceptable.

English Proficiency

• International students need to showcase proficiency in English. They will require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in each component to secure admission.

International students interested in the BSc Game Technology at Birmingham City University should expect to pay  £17,690 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic session.

Birmingham City University (BCU) offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support international students who desire to succeed and make a positive impact. These include the International Undergraduate Scholarship, which can provide up to £2,000. The High Achievers’ Scholarship offers £1,000 to applicants who apply to BCU by 30 June 2025 and achieve 144 UCAS points or more in their qualifications. For students from lower-income backgrounds who enrol through BCU’s Accelerate programmes, the Accelerate Scholarship is also available.

Graduates of the BSc Game Technology from Birmingham City University are well-prepared to handle tasks in job roles such as:

• Game Programmer
• AI Developer
• Gameplay Engineer
• Tools Programmer
• Technical Director
• XR (AR/VR) Developer

Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS. For those who would like more details on how the UCAS system works, please contact one of our expert counsellors today!