OVERVIEW
Build an exciting career as a games developer with BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development.From game programming to game engine scripting for multiple platforms, you’ll be supported by dedicated games studios and animation artists to learn the skills sought after by industry.This is a practical, career-focused programme that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your abilities. Plus, you’ll get to showcase your work to potential employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.
Graduates of this course work in various industries including games, anima...
OVERVIEW<br/><br/>Build an exciting career as a games developer with BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development.From game programming to game engine scripting for multiple platforms, you’ll be supported by dedicated games studios and animation artists to learn the skills sought after by industry.This is a practical, career-focused programme that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your abilities. Plus, you’ll get to showcase your work to potential employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.<br/>Graduates of this course work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.<br/><br/>PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS<br/><br/>• With a strong focus on industry, this programme will help you build a portfolio to showcase to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.<br/>• The programme has strong links with industry, including major studios like Blazing Griffin and Rivet Games.<br/>• Guest talks from industry professionals will provide you with an insight to working in games, animation, and web and mobile environments.<br/>• Regular game jams are organised throughout the programme to provide portfolio-building opportunities.<br/>• Computer Games Development is a TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) accredited course supporting students towards different pathways in the games industry. Students are supported in using the relevant industry game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine allowing them to focus on various aspects of games design and development.<br/><br/>PROGRAMME DETAILS <br/><br/>As a Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities to enhance your learning, including: animation, music and specialist game development studios with dual monitor high spec PCs and game development software.<br/><br/>CAREERS<br/><br/>As well as establishing their own games studios, graduates from UWS’s BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development programme have gone on to gain employment in industry-leading companies, including:<br/>• Rockstar North<br/>• Blazing Griffin<br/>• PlayStation<br/>• Rivet Games<br/>• Ant Workshop Ltd<br/>• Add Jam<br/>• Equator<br/>• Build A Rocket Boy Studi
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G610
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff90 Scottish HigherB,C,C,C International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 28 points for Year 2 entry including Computing or evidence of programming Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4 Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,D For entry to Year 2, including Computing or evidence of programming Scottish HNCPass HNC Computer Games Development (for year 2 entry) Scottish HNDPass Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Computing; Computing: Software Development; Computer Games Development; Digital Design & Development. A levelC,C,D For year 2 entry, BBC including Computing or evidence of programming T LevelPass (C and above) For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |