
Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)
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 youve started your course.
Overview
As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, youll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using indu...
<strong>This is a Connected Degree</strong><br/><br/>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 youve started your course.<br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>As a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, youll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.<br/><br/>Our graduates are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.<br/><br/>This is your opportunity to join them.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>• Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>TIGA accreditation</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Careers and opportunities</strong><br/>With 95% of our graduates finding work within a year after university, youll be confident to graduate with sought-after skills and knowledge for various careers.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Graduate destinations</strong><br/>Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including:<br/>• Rockstar Games<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Naughty Dog<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Frontier<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cloud Imperium<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Unity<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Rare<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Codemasters<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Electronic Arts<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Rebellion<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Jagex<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Creative Assembly<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sumo Digital<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Climax<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Stainless Games<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Playstation Studios<br/><br/>
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G452
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
120-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
T Level
M
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £17,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |