BA (Hons) Games Development with Year 0

• Diploma with high grades
• Diploma from Technical / Commercial / Industrial / Health institutes
• 2 A-levels at grade C or above, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
• A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution

Most students from outside the UK need to submit an English language test as proof of their English language ability in order to study at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level, unless exempt by Ravensbourne or you meet UKVI exemptions from English language testing requirements.

At Ravensbourne, we accept a range of English language tests, including IELTS. Find out more about our English language entry requirements to foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses below.

You'll graduate with a solid range of sought-after skills and a comprehensive portfolio ready for a career in any area of the gaming industry, including design, production, artwork, development, analysis and research.

Graduates can go on to pursue a number of careers within the gaming industries, these include but are not limited to:

• Games developers 
• Games environment design

You will graduate with strong concept skills and technical expertise. Graduates work in areas such as typography, editorial design, packaging, information design, wayfinding, exhibition design, UX/UI, art direction and design strategy.

Before you apply, here are some things you can do to make sure that you have all the information you need: 

• Research Ravensbourne's courses to find the one that's the best fit for your future
• Check if you need a student route visa to study in the UK and make a note of the deadline for its application
• Check the entry requirements for your chosen course. Note that the academic qualifications can differ from course to course so be sure to look at the relevant section for the exact course you are applying for
• Search our online international qualifications guide to compare your international qualifications with UK equivalents
• Check the undergraduate or postgraduate fees for your course
• Review the scholarship information to see what funding opportunities are available
• If you are under 18, make sure that your parent or guardian is happy to sign the consent form and provide us with details of a UK based guardian 

Start your application as early as possible by visiting our online applicant portal. Your online application will ask you to attach the following documents for review:

• Personal statement
• Portfolio or showreel (this depends on which course you are applying for)
• Evidence of your relevant qualifications 
• Your passport (photo page)
• Two references
• Any relevant scholarship information (if you have been awarded an external scholarship)

Be sure to answer every question on the application form with as much detail as possible, so that our admissions officers can review your application. 

Your application will be checked to verify that you have submitted all the required documents as well as your portfolio/showreel.

If your application is successful at this stage, you will be sent a message via the online portal inviting you to an academic and a Student Route visa assessment interview (these may be held together or separately). If you are in the UK these will be in person, and if you are outside the UK they will take place via Skype. 

Please note that all communication from Ravensbourne will be sent via the online portal, so please remember to check your account regularly. 

You can expect to receive an outcome of your application within 5 working days of your assessment interviews. 

If you are successful with an offer, please read this important information for offer holders.