Games Design BSc (Hons)

University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Programming and prototyping. Game engine scripting and storyboarding. Video games entertain millions of people worldwide — but behind every great game is complex technology and intelligent design, forming the bedrock of this multi-billion-dollar industry.

Develop your technical skills in coding, digital production, graphics, animation and audio, with a course that puts you at the heart of this dynamic sector.

Key highlights

Covers programming, prototyping, game engine scripting and storyboarding
Builds technical skills in coding, graphics, animation and audio
Develops digital production skills for the video games industry

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB — A-level More info Overall: BBB.Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
BTEC: DDM — BTECs More info Overall: DDM.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C).
Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits including 27 at Distinction and 18 credits at Merit
Scottish Highers: ABBBB — More info Overall
Welsh Baccalaureate — More info Overall: BBB from a combination of the Advanced S

Scholarships

International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000

Careers this course leads to

Game designer
Games programmer
Technical artist
Level designer
Game animator
Audio designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,900 per year

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 Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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