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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Games)
Keele University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Games) course at Keele University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB in three A levels OR BBC in three A levels including B in Maths or Computer Science
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G411
Here's what Keele University says about its Computer Science (Games) course.
Get ahead in the fast-paced field of games development. From understanding the fundamentals of computer science to programming complex graphical applications in modern programming languages and games engines, you will learn how to apply computing techniques and problem-solving skills to a wide range of real-world problems, equipping you with the analytical, problem-solving and communicative skills to pursue a career across a variety of sectors.
Why choose this course?
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Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT
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Develop advanced, modern 2d and 3d Computer Games, using a variety of programming languages and games engines
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Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills
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Graduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employers
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Gain first-hand experience in industry with our Placement Year option
By following the Games pathway, you will gain a deep understanding of the architecture of computer systems, a thorough knowledge of practical software engineering in multimedia contexts and a strong ability to program complex graphical applications in a modern programming language.
Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry with a year-long or modular placement, develop professional, and employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills.
In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a computer game development-related technical, software, research or business problem. Your final year project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science (Games) at Keele University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including industrial placement
Subjects
• Computer games programming
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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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.
Here you can see ratings from Keele University students who took the Computer Science (Games) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
68%
low
Teaching on my course
68%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
69%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
49%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
63%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
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?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
43%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
med
How well organised is your course?
50%
low
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
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?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Keele University. These students are taking Computer Science (Games) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Keele University graduates who took Computer Science (Games) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
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 percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Keele University graduates who took Computer Science (Games) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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 Science (Games).
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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