Birmingham City University

BSc Game Technology

Birmingham City University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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!

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