This games programme prepares you for a future in the international games industry. You will gain broad knowledge of game technology and will mainly work on skills. You will learn all about game development, gameplay and level design, 3D visual arts, animation, audio, production, and programming. In our simulation studio, you will of course work on games. You will do this individually, but also together with other students.

You choose a study track before the start of your studies, so that right from year 1 you take on the role that best suits your own interests and development wishes. In the second year, you can either choose to become a ‘general developer’ after all, or continue in the direction you chose in the first year. Examples of roles include character artist, graphics programmer and level designer.

BUas' Games programme is one of the best in the world. The programme is challenging and tough. You work long days on the BUas campus or at an internship company. So keep in mind that this study will take a lot of time. We are looking for students who are really interested in developing games and who already have an idea of ​​the different roles/jobs in the games industry. Enjoying gaming is not enough. Before you start with us, you must be able to show a portfolio. So you have to invest time in that. On the other hand, you will further build your portfolio during your studies, with the help of professionals from the international gaming world. This will help you find your place in the gaming industry.

A typical week

A typical week looks as follows. Please note that this is just an example. 

Monday

• 09.00 Start of the game lab day, working on your project
• 13.00-14.30 Project-related lecture
• 17.00 End of the game lab day

Tuesday

• 09.00 – 17.00 Working on your project (online) 

Wednesday

• 09.00 Start of the game lab day, working on your project
• 15.00-15.30 One-to-one progress meeting with lecturer 
• 17.00 End of the game lab day

Thursday

• 09.00 – 17.00 Working on your project (online) 

Friday

• 09.00-15.00 Voluntary participation in a guild 

Student well-being
BUas encourages and helps you to make the most of yourself, whatever your circumstances. Maybe you have a chronic illness, are a family carer, a competitive athlete, or juggle your studies with running your own business? Our study coaches, student counsellors and student psychologists are here to help. Do you need extra support or advice? Or extra facilities? Then take a look at the options here.

With a vwo diploma, you can obtain your professional bachelor’s degree in Creative Media and Game Technologies in three years.

•  You start in the study track for which you have been selected and are required to pass your propaedeutic phase in one year.
• After that, you proceed to the second year, which has the same course content as year 2 of the regular four-year programme.
• In the third year, you will graduate through a placement and/or a project. You can do this project individually or as part of a team. You will always be assessed individually.

If you want to know more about the three-year track for vwo graduates, just contact us at [email protected].

At BUas you are trained to become an entrepreneurial professional. In all the professional bachelor’s programmes, you are given the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills. Alongside your studies, you can join BUas Startup Support, BUSS. BUSS organises (networking) events and connects student startup entrepreneurs, there is even the possibility to apply for guidance from your own startup coach.

You can also graduate within BUas with your own company! Every academy offers this opportunity, though a selection process may apply. Maybe, by that time, you already have a small profitable business or have plans to start one? BUas Startup Support can help you.  

More information on how to start your own business.