BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games)
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) is a computing degree focusing on digital media and games development within computer science. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a foundation year option and an optional industry placement year, and is accredited by the British Computer Society. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introductory Programming, Data and Information, Information Systems and Organisations, and Logic and Computation. The second year progresses to systems and algorithms with Level 5 Group Project, Software Development and Management, Usability Engineering, and Algorithms and their Applications. The final year includes the Computer Science Final Year Project and Advanced Topics in Computer Science, alongside digital media content. Optional modules allow students to explore Artificial Intelligence, Network Computing, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Project Management, and Cybersecurity.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 80%: 36 offers from 45 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 197 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 67%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Group Project
- Introductory Programming
- Data and Information
- Information Systems and Organisations
- Logic and Computation
- Programming Applications
- Level 5 Group Project
- Software Development and Management
- Usability Engineering
- Algorithms and their Applications
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Fundamentals of Algorithms
- Computer Science Final Year Project
- Advanced Topics in Computer Science
- Digital Media and Games
- Artificial Intelligence
- Network Computing
- Software Engineering
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software Project Management
- Cybersecurity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £62,500. The £46,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London do next?
76% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London?
80% 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 (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London?
80% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 36 offers from 45 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London 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.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) at Brunel University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.