BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games
About this course
BSc in Computer Graphics, Vision and Games, a computer science degree focusing on visual computing, interactive environments and intelligent systems. Core topics include Programming and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The degree is accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) on behalf of the Engineering Council. The first year covers core fundamentals through Introduction to Computer Infrastructure, Introduction to Programming, Problems and Solutions, Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language, Study Skills for Computer Science, and Web Development and Information Security. The second year progresses to Algorithm Design and Data Structures, Applied Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, and Modelling Persistent Data. The final year involves advanced study in Computer Graphics and Games, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Professional Issues in the Computing Industry, alongside a Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 18%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Problems and Solutions
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures
- Applied Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Computer Graphics and Games
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Major Project
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £59,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Graphics, Vision and Games at Aberystwyth University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.