Digital Games Development

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

A-Level Entry

BBB - CCC

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

About this course

The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.

Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.

You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Build a portfolio of project work.

  • Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.

  • Networking opportunities with professionals from the games industry.

  • Option of a placement year in industry.

  • Work with industry standard tools and games engines such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.

  • Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE, VR lab and usability lab.

  • Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - CCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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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
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation

    Offered by

    University of Brighton

    Brighton

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