Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Design and Development (Honours) including foundation year

The Computer Games Design and Development degree focuses on developing the relevant and desirable skills needed to pursue a career in the games development industry. You can expect industry led course content and will have the option to focus your studies to include specialist topics such as Gameplay, Game Engine and Virtual Reality to become highly employable across different sectors of the games industry. As such, you can graduate with a named award in:

BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Gameplay)
BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Game Engine)
BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Virtual Reality)
You will have access to the latest tools and technologies used in industry such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo console development kits along with VR equipment from Oculus, HTC and Valve as well as access to our VR development booths which provide a truly unique learning experience. Youll even have access to our MAME Arcade Machine and foosball tables which provide a much needed opportunity to let off steam between lectures in our newly refurbished and modern study spaces. Our industry experienced staff members will support you not only in developing your skills but also your confidence beyond the degree programme through our more personal teaching methods. This helps you more easily adapt to academic life and provides a real sense of community.

Tariff points: 112-120
Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics Numeracy.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM
T Level: Merit. No specific subjects required.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.
Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, either on their own or in combination with Advanced Highers.

IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
TOEFL IBT - Overall score 72 with minimum scores required in each skill area are (Reading-18, Listening-17, Writing-17, Speaking-20).