About the Courses
Why study B
Sc (Hons) Games Software Engineering at BU?
Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming
Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry, this course received an 89% satisfaction rating from our final year students
Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games
Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)
We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others
Why study B
Sc (Hons) Games Software Engineering at BU?
Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming
Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry, this course received an 89% satisfaction rating from our final year students
Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games
Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)
We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others
The average earnings for roles in the industry are around £38,000. Entry level roles start around £16k, with senior roles earning £50k or more. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).
Modules
Course accreditations
This course is industry-recognised by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, and carries the TIGA quality mark which indicates courses producing the very best industry ready graduates. The course affords students with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations, which is highly valued within the game development industry.