BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year)

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BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year)

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United Kingdom, Bristol

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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

United Kingdom , Bristol

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G61F

Campuses

Frenchay

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake January-2026

BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year)

About

Introduction

Use engines like Unity and Unreal Engine to develop games for various platforms and gain first-hand industry experience on live projects through our in-house studio, PlayWest.

Accreditations and partnerships:

Why study games technology?

As well as providing entertainment, games offer creative ways to engage with content.

The need to facilitate this - along with the evolution of the internet, multimedia and mobile devices - has led to significant growth in the games industry.

With new and exciting game applications in public services, education, business and healthcare, there is growing demand for professionals who can apply games concepts across a range of industries.

Why UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Games Technology gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry.

Explore artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games.

Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a member of The PlayStation® First Academic Programme, students can gain experience of developing for Sony PlayStation using their official development kits.

Learn through practical projects, creating playable scenarios that consolidate new concepts and applications.

Attend talks from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through individual and group programming projects.

Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through placements that prepare you for a career in the gaming industry.

UWE Bristol won Best Education Initiative at the 2024 TIGA Games Industry Awards for excellence in game development, business and education.

You may also have the chance to apply for a BAFTA Scholarship, which can offer you financial support towards your living expenses at university.

Where can it take me?

Our graduates work across AAA developers, including Rockstar North, Frontier Developments and Naughty Dog, and local developers such as Opposable Games and Mobile Pie.

Outside of the games industry, you'll find career opportunities in software engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.

Read how one of our former students won 'Outstanding Graduate of the Year: Computer Games' at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024.

Disciplines

Computer Science and Creative Technologies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

Tariff points: 72
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GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Read our English Language requirements.
A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: No specific subjects required.
Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required.
T Levels: No specific subjects required.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirement:

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Read our English Language requirements.

Career

Careers

Careers / Further study

As a graduate, you'll have opportunities to work with developers in the UK and worldwide.

Our graduates hold programming positions at Sony and Rockstar North, and studios throughout the UK and abroad.

Other career opportunities include software development and engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.