Computer Science (Games Development)
University of PlymouthUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animationComputer science
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
About this course
Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.Build your profile as a versatile developer. Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game releases. Explore and reflect your interests and skillset through deep-dive solo projects. Collaborate in team projects to develop bigger games and more expansive systems. Prepare yourself for the real-world work requirements in the industry. Learn the skills and experience the full development cycle from initial concept through design process and implementation to final project delivery and product release. Dive into game dev and get involved. Join our active games and developer community, participate and compete in exhibitions and national events such as EGX, Develop, the Tranzfuser and the Global Game Jam. Meet like-minded people, present your ideas and build fun games. Gain professional accreditation. Get a degree that's accredited by, and entitles membership of, British Computer Society, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility . You'll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations.
We are a member of TIGA, the professional body for games developers in the UK.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM - DDM
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Sandwich
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Plymouth
Avg. Salary: £30,000
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Plymouth
Avg. Salary: £30,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2141 Web design professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
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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
- Plymouth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation, Computer science
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000