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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Systems (Games Programming)
Heriot-Watt University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Systems (Games Programming) course at Heriot-Watt University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
For entry to Year 2: ABB including Computing
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £25,008 per year |
| International | £25,008 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 5Y6J
Here's what Heriot-Watt University says about its Computer Systems (Games Programming) course.
Our BSc in Computer Systems (Games Programming) degree is designed for students looking for a sound foundation, and applied skills in computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer Science
Location
Edinburgh Campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
• Computer games programming
Start date
September 8, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Heriot-Watt University reviews
Showing 15 reviews
2nd year student
Pretty good Student Union, whether its giving out free stuff or helping you with something, theres always good people there.
2 years ago
2nd year student
Edinburghs got some decent clubs. Having lived here my whole life, its the kind of city you dont want to escape. Its beautiful, many work opportunities especially for students.
2 years ago
2nd year student
Financially the accomodation isnt worth it, the courses are free to Scottish students but for International students its terrible (this is the same for all Scottish Universities). Cost of living in Edinburgh can be high, but for the most part its okay.
2 years ago
2nd year student
Very supportive, if youre not feeling the best, have had certain bad circumstances arise they are very helpful in aiding you.
2 years ago
2nd year student
Over priced, bad quality, small. Its on the outskirts of Edinburgh and yet its cheaper to rent a flat closer to the middle.
2 years ago
2nd year student
The core lecturers of this course are good, although there is one or two I wish had been different on certain modules. The lectureres communicate well with students whenever they need it. The quality of teaching is also very good, and it is very easy to ask things if you dont understand.
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Computer Systems (Games Programming) course at Heriot-Watt University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
med
Teaching on my course
75%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
72%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
48%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
30%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
med
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
69%
med
Student voice
69%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
58%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
med
Teaching on my course
75%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
69%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
27%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
58%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
65%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
69%
med
Student voice
69%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
58%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
The Computer Systems (Games Programming) course at Heriot-Watt University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Systems (Games Programming) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Heriot-Watt University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
95%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Heriot-Watt University graduates who took Computer Systems (Games Programming) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£42.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Systems (Games Programming).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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