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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Digital Games Development
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Games Development course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GG46
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Digital Games Development course.
The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field.
Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games.
You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Build a portfolio of project work.
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Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.
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Networking opportunities with professionals from the games industry.
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Option of a placement year in industry.
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Work with industry standard tools and games engines such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.
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Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE, VR lab and usability lab.
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Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Digital Games Development at University of Brighton.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 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 | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Core modules Introduction to Game Design and Development Introduction to Games Programming Object-oriented Game Development Introduction to Web Development Working in the Digital and Games Industries Introduction to 3D Modelling and Animation
Year 2 Core modules Artificial Intelligence for Games Narrative Game Design Integrated Group Project Game Development Frameworks Intermediate 3D Modelling and Animation Web-based Game Development
Optional Placement Year
Final year Core modules The Computing Project Advanced 3D Modelling and Animation Multiplayer Game Development
Options* Usability Evaluation Virtual Reality Systems Marketing for Software Products Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
2nd year student
1 year ago
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton
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 of Brighton students who took the Digital Games Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
69%
low
Teaching on my course
69%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
70%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
63%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
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?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
68%
med
Organisation and management
68%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
63%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
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%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
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?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Digital Games Development or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | D | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Digital Games Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Brighton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
65%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Digital Games Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.7k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£41.6k
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 Digital Games Development.
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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