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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2007
Total Students: 9,500 +
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University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ, United Kingdom
Embark on an unparalleled Games Studio experience that sets you apart.
Our Games Development degree offers an immersive journey like no other. From day one, you'll dive into a fully integrated games studio environment, putting your skills to work on actual games. Industry leaders, senior peers, and qualified mentors provide constant guidance, enriching your voyage.
Unveil your potential through the Games Development Pathway system as you shape your games studio project. Immerse yourself in diverse, industry career paths and receive mentorship to pinpoint your specialisation. Enhance your degree by showcasing your creations in the prestigious UK Games Funded Tranzfuser competition and joining our illustrious Games Hub, home to consistent finalists since 2016. Experience the grandeur of Game Anglia, the largest games festival in the East of England and present your projects at the indie development zone, captivating industry professionals and earning recognition.
Choose your specialisation
There are two core pathways offered as part of BSc (Hons) Games Development focus on Design and Programming. In the first year, you will study three core modules and three modules that you have chosen from the pathway system. On the design pathway, you will become architects of engaging and emotive experiences reflecting the fundamental need for you to understand your audience intimately, designing for desirable emotions, and for the anticipation of those desirable emotions.
As a first year student, you will be introduced to a range of duties performed by game designers and be acquainted with the principles and tools to develop your own games. By the end of your first year, you will have gained a deep understanding of your players and what they want, in addition to unlocking the ability to trigger specific emotions in those players. We'll work in C++ and C# to ensure you are learning industry-standard languages and prepare you for the work you will undertake in the second year of study.
In your second year on the design pathway, you will augment your knowledge by studying the advanced behavioural psychological techniques that are applied to games. Students on the programming pathway take a deeper dive into writing code for games. You will look at graphics programming with OpenGL, AI techniques core to building immersive experiences, alongside an intensive module that has you writing your own 2D game engine, pulling together elements from the other modules you have worked through in your studies.
In your final year, you are almost ready to take the game development scene by storm and you will need a professional online presence and CV. We have first-hand experience of industry recruitment and with our support you will stand out from the crowd.
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
3 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2024 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Career Opportunities
Positions which our graduates have achieved after graduation include:
Our Ipswich-based students have worked on games such as Horizon Zero Dawn, Killzone Mercenary, Watchdogs 2, Ghost Recon Wildlands and Star Citizen. Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Games Development degree have been employed by top games studios in the UK and abroad. Graduate destinations include: Ubisoft (Romania), d3t Ltd, Guerilla Games, Rockstar, Electronic Arts (Romania), Spil Games (Netherlands), Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Splash Damage, Sliding Pixel, The Imaginati, Dreadnought Studios, DGForm (Italy), Imaginarium Studios, War Hungry Games, Firelight Games, Betdigital, Aeria Games (Germany), GmbH, Techland, Hammer Studio (China).
International Scholarships 2025-2026
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship
The University of Suffolk Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship is a new and exciting scheme to reward exceptional international applicants who have a strong track record of academic achievement and show a commitment to having a transformative impact both during their studies and after graduation. This scheme is aimed at students intending to pursue one of our eligible professional health degrees.
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Important information
For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below:
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship [2025-26] Terms & Conditions
International Merit Scholarship
The University of Suffolk International Merit Scholarship (2025/26) is a scheme designed to reward international students who meet or exceed our published entry requirements (based on the country where you obtained your qualifications). The scheme is open to applicants of undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programmes delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus.
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Important information
For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below:
International Merit Scholarship [2025-26] - Terms & Conditions
University of Suffolk Bursary
Ipswich Award
There are a variety of Masters scholarships and bursaries are available for postgraduate degrees. Charities and government funding bodies all provide financial support for further study, helping to cover tuition fees and living costs. We have provided a list below of some available.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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