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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Games Development
University for the Creative Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Development course at University for the Creative Arts.
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A level
112 UCAS tariff points from A-Level qualifications. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University for the Creative Arts. These students are taking Games Development or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | A |
| Graphics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Fine Art | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G450
Here's what University for the Creative Arts says about its Games Development course.
Begin your journey towards becoming a developer who can specialise in the growth areas of the games industry, on our BSc (Hons) Games Development degree course at UCA Farnham.
This course focuses on creativity in the realm of gameplay programming and prepares you to take a central role among artists, designers, and programming teams. You'll learn programming to develop gameplay mechanics using game engines and have the opportunity to become a skilled technical artist as you optimise the look of characters and environments.
In your first year, you’ll learn the fundamentals of programming, becoming fluent in the most relevant programming languages in the industry today, before becoming adept at programming for gameplay all within the context of game engines. Then, in the second year, you’ll learn technical art using specialist tools and focus in on your personal and professional interests. In your last year, you’ll undertake a final project that aligns with the kind of developer you want to be.
The skills you learn here will prepare you for an exciting career in the games industry – and can help make you one of the most sought-after members of any company’s team.
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Source: University for the Creative Arts
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Games and Creative Technology
Location
Farnham | Farnham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year 1 will take you through fundamental games design processes, the technical foundations of 2D and 3D programming, as well as planning. You’ll share theoretical units with students on the Computer Games Arts course. Year 2 will build upon your planning, design and prototyping skills. You’ll start to specialise in a defined area, and continue to undertake shared units with students on the Computer Games Arts course. Year 3 will introduce you to the economics and management of the industry, as well as copyright, patents and legal concerns. You’ll work as part of a team to produce a prototype game, and you’ll also write a practice-based dissertation.
University for the Creative Arts student reviews
Showing 19 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
I believe the student union is quite active. I receive regular updates on what's going on with them via email.
2nd year student
2 years ago
There is little social engagement between students except on Discord app where it is quite lively. The students tend to be younger than me so I do not mix so well with them there.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Support faltered during the pandemic as people worked from home. I haven't had much cause to contact OCA admin or student services recently so do not know wit has been much improved. I know things are not as bad as they had once been.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured with a series of briefs to follow. These are open to interpretation and students are encouraged to do just that. Feedback on the whole has been prompt and informative. The tutors are knowledgeable about the subject matter and appear to care about student participation ...
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured and the tutors are responsive on the whole. If I have questions I can pose these via email and be confident of a response- either with a solution or links to find one. During the pandemic things were not quite so smooth, but things are largely back to how they were bef...
1st year student
2 years ago
Two stars: Could be better
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University for the Creative Arts
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 University for the Creative Arts students who took the Games Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
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?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
51%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
54%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
49%
low
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
67%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University for the Creative Arts. These students are taking Games Development or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Games Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
35%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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