Computer Games Technology

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

UCAS Points

120 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview

As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.

Our graduates are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.

This is your opportunity to join them.

Course highlights

  • Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections

  • Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming

  • Enhance your CV as you apply your skills on real client briefs – past projects have included training simulations for the Royal Navy and virtual reality experiences

  • Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country

  • Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event

  • Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games

    TIGA accreditation This course is accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association). This means it has been examined by a panel of industry and academic experts to make sure you develop relevant and up-to-date skills needed by the games and related industries.

    Careers and opportunities With 95% of our graduates finding work within a year after university, you'll be confident to graduate with sought-after skills and knowledge for various careers.

    Besides the gaming industry, you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.

    Graduate destinations Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including:

  • Rockstar Games

  • Naughty Dog

  • Frontier

  • Cloud Imperium

  • Unity

  • Rare

  • Codemasters

  • Electronic Arts

  • Rebellion

  • Jagex

  • Creative Assembly

  • Sumo Digital

  • Climax

  • Stainless Games

  • Playstation Studios

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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