BSc Computer Science With Game Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for Information Technology, and graduates can pursue Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. A Summer Placement module is available, requiring a minimum of 70 hours of work experience.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: Including a C Science/Maths/ Computing/IT subject.* General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM-DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: In a relevant subject (Science/Maths/Computing/IT).* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE in a relevant subject (Science/Maths/ Computing/IT)* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- Professional Perspectives
- Mathematics for Computing
- Web Technologies
- Game Studies
- Game Design 1
- Object Oriented Programming
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Industrial Projects
- Business and Enterprise Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- AI and Game Design
- Game Design: Level and Mechanics
- Game Development
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Creative Visualisation
- Advanced Game Development
- Game Studies: Game Bible
- Game Production
- Summer Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science With Game Design at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.