BSc (Hons) Games Development
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Games Development degree offers an immersive journey like no other. From day one, you'll dive into a fully integrated games studio environment, putting your skills to work on actual games. Industry leaders, senior peers, and qualified mentors provide constant guidance, enriching your voyage. | Unveil your potential through the Games Development Pathway system as you shape your games studio project.
Immerse yourself in diverse, industry career paths and receive mentorship to pinpoint your specialisation. Enhance your degree by showcasing your creations in the prestigious UK Games Funded Tranzfuser competition and joining our illustrious Games Hub, home to consistent finalists since 2016. Experience the grandeur of Game Anglia, the largest games festival in the East of England and present your projects at the indie development zone, captivating industry professionals and earning recognition.
Key highlights
- Work on real games in a fully integrated studio from day one
- Guidance from industry leaders, senior peers and qualified mentors
- Pathway system with mentorship to choose your games specialism
- Enter the UK Games Fund Tranzfuser competition
- Join a Games Hub with consistent Tranzfuser finalists since 2016
- Showcase projects at Game Anglia's indie development zone
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Games Developer
- Games Programmer
- Games Designer
- Level Designer
- Technical Artist
- Indie Games Studio Founder
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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