







Why choose this course?
This course is designed to develop strong technical game development and project management skills to enhance your employability.
The team work closely with organisations such as UK Games Fund, Games Wales and BAFTA Cymru to ensure that our students always have access to cutting-edge industry-related training and knowledge. The course is also fully accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
We are home to the innovative Games Talent Wales programme and a UK regional Tranzfuser hub that is sponsored and supported by the UK Ga...
Why choose this course?<br/><br/>This course is designed to develop strong technical game development and project management skills to enhance your employability.<br/><br/>The team work closely with organisations such as UK Games Fund, Games Wales and BAFTA Cymru to ensure that our students always have access to cutting-edge industry-related training and knowledge. The course is also fully accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/>We are home to the innovative Games Talent Wales programme and a UK regional Tranzfuser hub that is sponsored and supported by the UK Games Fund and UK Games Talent. Our business incubation centre is home to several award-winning student owned game studios.<br/><br/>With more than a decade of evolution behind it, students on this course will:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the technical skills that underpin games design, programming and the technical game art pipeline.<br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups and social events.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable experience and insight into the game development process and the management of an independent game studio.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from a personal mentor with games development experience to help develop your skills and knowledge.<br/><br/><br/>- Have access to our in-house business incubation centre and the latest tools and technology in a specialist game development studio.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a professional game design portfolio and critical employability skills.<br/><br/><br/>- *Study a course that is part of a CHA3 subject group ranked 2nd out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course and 3rd out of Welsh universities for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022.<br/><br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.<br/><br/><br/>- Regular contact with games and media industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by an award-winning teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our in-house games business incubation centre.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to manage a professional game development team using industry-standard methodologies and practice.<br/><br/><br/>- The course is an official BAFTA Cymru Games Awards partner and sponsor.<br/><br/><br/>- Work with the latest tools and technology in two specialist game development studios dedicated to designing, production, motion capture and VR.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the British Computing Society.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham (Main Campus)
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Course Code
I620
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
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