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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Games Development)
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Games Development) course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I622
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Computer Science (Games Development) course.
Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.
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Build your profile as a versatile developer. Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game releases. Explore and reflect your interests and skillset through deep-dive solo projects. Collaborate in team projects to develop bigger games and more expansive systems.
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Prepare yourself for the real-world work requirements in the industry. Learn the skills and experience the full development cycle from initial concept through design process and implementation to final project delivery and product release.
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Dive into game dev and get involved. Join our active games and developer community, participate and compete in exhibitions and national events such as EGX, Develop, the Tranzfuser and the Global Game Jam. Meet like-minded people, present your ideas and build fun games.
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Gain professional accreditation. Get a degree that's accredited by, and entitles membership of, British Computer Society, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
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Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility . You'll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations.
We are a member of TIGA, the professional body for games developers in the UK.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science (Games Development) at University of Plymouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer science
• Computer games
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
In Year 1 you take part in core software development topics that underpin game development: programming, data structures and algorithms, security, and databases to build a highly transferable skills base. You will apply this fundamental knowledge to game development, solving gameplay problems and creating experiences with modern game engines.
In Year 2, core game programming skills are refined and then expanded upon with artificial intelligence. You learn about novel interface prototyping, game engine technologies, and player communication techniques. Establish your working processes, improve your coding, build exciting prototypes that showcase your passion for games. Knowledge gained in earlier stages of the computing programmes is consolidated and integrated into a substantial project. Students work in teams, champion professional roles, using game technologies to design and develop a solution for a given scenario.
Take advantage of the wide range of opportunities in related sectors, from small studios to multinationals, based in the UK or overseas and undertake a placement year.
In your final year you'll build a team and start a company – we have a track record in supporting student enterprise and generating start-ups. We have a strong developer community with regular game jams, hackathons, career fairs and developer conferences. Focus on your career path, selecting options to enable you to achieve a substantial individual project leading to a position or role in your chosen sector. A substantial individual project showcases your game development skill as you focus on topics such as industry engagement and graphics programming.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
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Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
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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.
The Computer Science (Games Development) course at University of Plymouth 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
64%
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Teaching on my course
64%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
66%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
68%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
48%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
61%
low
Learning opportunities
61%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
53%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
47%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
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Assessment and feedback
58%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
62%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
49%
low
Academic support
71%
low
Academic support
71%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
67%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
33%
low
How well organised is your course?
37%
low
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
76%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
42%
low
Student voice
42%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
24%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
57%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
43%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
50%
low
Teaching on my course
50%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
65%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
51%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
32%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
51%
low
Learning opportunities
46%
low
Learning opportunities
46%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
30%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
43%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
57%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
30%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
60%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
38%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
51%
low
Academic support
51%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
43%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
59%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
Organisation and management
34%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
54%
low
How well organised is your course?
14%
low
Learning resources
79%
med
Learning resources
79%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
77%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
60%
low
Student voice
60%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
57%
low
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?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
The Computer Science (Games Development) course at University of Plymouth 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 | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Product Design | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science (Games Development) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Plymouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
81%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
57%
Information Technology Professionals
13%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
6%
Sales occupations
4%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Computer Science (Games Development) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
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 Computer Science (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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