Computer Games Development
University of the West of ScotlandComputer Games Development BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of the West of Scotland, based in Paisley, taught sandwich over 4 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCD.
A-Level Entry
CCD
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
90 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
OVERVIEW
Build an exciting career as a games developer with BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development.From game programming to game engine scripting for multiple platforms, you’ll be supported by dedicated games studios and animation artists to learn the skills sought after by industry.This is a practical, career-focused programme that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your abilities. Plus, you’ll get to showcase your work to potential employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.
Graduates of this course work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• With a strong focus on industry, this programme will help you build a portfolio to showcase to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.
• The programme has strong links with industry, including major studios like Blazing Griffin and Rivet Games.
• Guest talks from industry professionals will provide you with an insight to working in games, animation, and web and mobile environments.
• Regular game jams are organised throughout the programme to provide portfolio-building opportunities.
• Computer Games Development is a TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) accredited course supporting students towards different pathways in the games industry. Students are supported in using the relevant industry game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine allowing them to focus on various aspects of games design and development.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
As a Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities to enhance your learning, including: animation, music and specialist game development studios with dual monitor high spec PCs and game development software.
CAREERS
As well as establishing their own games studios, graduates from UWS’s BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development programme have gone on to gain employment in industry-leading companies, including:
• Rockstar North
• Blazing Griffin
• PlayStation
• Rivet Games
• Ant Workshop Ltd
• Add Jam
• Equator
• Build A Rocket Boy Studi
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Sandwich
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Paisley
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ