Our courses in Computer Science with Games Development involve a detailed consideration of the areas critical for the games industry, such as programming, software engineering, and computer graphics and simulation, and include a significant element of project work. Although the skills gained are directly relevant to the computer games industry, they are also applicable to a range of careers which require knowledge of graphics, simulation and visualization.
We offer five variants: Single Honours; Single Honours with an industrial year; the MEng, which includes an extra year of Masters-level taught study and guaranteed industrial experience in a commercial software development unit; and two courses with a foundation year (for those who need to consolidate their background in English language and science, or just in science before beginning a computer science programme).
Requirements
Typically 200-280 UCAS points (except for the foundation route), including two subjects at A level, or equivalent. A minimum of grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, is required; and GCSE English at grade C, or equivalent, is preferred. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience rather than academic qualifications.
Structure
A common first year across Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Computer Science with Games Development, and Computer Systems Engineering covers the fundamental aspects of the subject (programming, software development, computer systems, quantitative methods, information systems and professional skills). It is therefore possible to switch degree courses at the start of Year 2, in which specific study themes are developed and new topics introduced. In the final year, advanced studies are complemented by a choice of specialised modules and project work.
Pathways
| Courses offered | Code | Short form | Institution code | Years |
| BSc Computer Science with Games Development | G490 | BSc/CSGD | H72 | 3 |
| BSc Computer Science with Games Development (with foundation year) | G491 | BSc/CSGD4 | H72 | 4 |
| MEng Computer Science with Games Development | G492 | MEng/CSGD | H72 | 4 |
The indicative modules for Computer Science degree programmes can be found here.
Games Graduates
Many graduates of our games degree programmes have gone on to have successful careers in the games industry. Click here to see some information about the projects some of our graduates have been involved with.
