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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: WG24

Games Design

University Centre South Essex
Basildon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£9,535Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Games Design at University Centre South Essex. Based in Basildon, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Games Design degree programme is designed to allow the development of skills required for; 3D assets, character design, the process of rigging, game design and development. All the processes covered in this programme are delivered to industry standard. On completion of this programme, students should be able to progress into industry in a variety of creative and technical roles. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Game Design Fundamentals
3D Modelling and Assets
Character Design and Development
Rigging and Animation
Game Engine Programming
Level Design and Prototyping
Professional Game Development
Final Year Games Project
UCAS Code:WG24
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Annual fee for UK/home students. International fees not stated on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£17,500£20,500
5 years£21,000£26,500£34,000

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 30% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

55%Working
20%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
65%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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