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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: W291
Game Design and Development [with Placement year]
Anglia Ruskin UniversityPeterborough, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Anglia Ruskin University, the BSc (Hons) Game Design and Development [with Placement year] provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Peterborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you’re eager to explore a broad range of roles and skills in the game design and development industry while keeping your career options versatile, then this degree course in Game Design and Development is tailored for you. By combining foundational game design skills with technical specialisations such as programming, testing, immersive experience development, interactive storytelling, and level design, you will dive into a learning experience that prepares you for a versatile career in the gaming industry, ready to adapt and thrive in its ever-evolving landscape. Courses at ARU Peterbor... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Game Design Principles and Processes
Programming for Game Development
3D Graphics and Game Engines
Interactive Narrative and Storytelling
Level Design and Game Worlds
Immersive Technologies and XR Development
Game Testing and Quality Assurance
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:W291
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £28,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Anglia Ruskin University
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