Games
We are proud winners of the Excellence in Games Research Award at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024 and ranked in the top 5 in the UK for animation and games design (Guardian League Table 2024).
Our Games Academy allows you to specialise in Art, Design, Programming or Technology to gain skills and experience that the industry demands. We work in partnership with Unity and Unreal to develop critical, current, analytical and agile graduates.
TIGA member
We are a member of The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA).
Partnerships
We have professional partnerships with Unity and Unreal, meaning we have met strict standards of excellence and are authorised to offer training courses and Unity Certification Exams on behalf of Unity Technologies.
Facilities
Our facilities include a dedicated computer games development lab which houses high specification game development PCs, VR and AR headsets, Sony PlayStation Dev Kits and Xbox controllers.
We work in partnership with Unity and Unreal and we are an official Unreal Academic Partner, which means that our games courses are recognised for our commitment to ongoing, high quality educational opportunities to create positive outcomes for students.
Birmingham City University's Games Academy is recognised by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers Association) for producing industry ready graduates. You’ll have access to high-specification game development PCs, VR and AR headsets, as well as Sony PlayStation Dev Kits and Xbox controllers.
Our courses aim to develop critical, current, analytical and agile graduates to produce games in a legal and ethical manner and provide a diverse understanding of the key issues that exist in the games industry. As employment-led programmes, we collaborate with industry and professional practitioners to give students contemporary insights into the latest trends and emerging technologies.
Explore BCU
Take a virtual tour of your subject facilities and spaces that would be part of your daily life as a student at Birmingham City University.
Unreal Academic Partnership for 2025
BCU is excited to renew its Unreal Academic Partnership for the upcoming year. This provides our Games students with a range of benefits, such as software licences, learning resources and exclusive internship/employability opportunities.
Explore Games
Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Games student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our Graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Working in Industry
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Innovation Fest
Innovation Fest celebrates the creative talents of our students, inspiring them to address real-world problems.
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News
There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Placements
You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.