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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: GD01

Games Development

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) Games Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Turn your love of games into a career with our hands-on, industry-focused Games Development course. - Build a diverse portfolio of games and playful experiences that showcases your talents and inspires curiosity. - Learn new creative and technical skills by making experimental and imaginative games that push boundaries. - Develop essential and in-demand skills: collaboration, adaptability, and professional practice. International tuition fees are £18,585 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 81% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Game Design Fundamentals
Programming for Games Development
Digital Asset Creation and Animation
Game Engine Architecture
Narrative Design and Storytelling
Audio Design for Interactive Media
Games Production and Project Management
Professional Practice in Game Development
UCAS Code:GD01
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,585

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,755

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
69%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
52%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Professional Placement Year Bursary

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£1,500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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The Undergraduate Scholarship

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£500scholarship value
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The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
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Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

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Turing Scheme Global Placement

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Games Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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