Computer Science (Games Development)

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate 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

    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