BSc Computer Games Design & Development
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming. The course is professionally accredited and uses industry-standard tools including console development kits and VR equipment. Modules cover game engine development, real-time computer graphics, mobile and multiplatform game development, and network multiplayer games.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112-120 A level: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 134 offers from 142 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 78%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Architectures and Operating Systems
- Principles of Programming
- Introduction to Games Industry Practice
- Game Systems Fundamentals
- Applied Maths for Game Development
- Explore
- Game Engine Development
- Designing and Implementing Game Mechanics
- Real-Time Computer Graphics
- Level Design and Game Asset Creation
- Expand
- Networks and Security
- Game Tool Development
- Navigating Virtual Worlds
- Advanced Mechanics
- Generating Virtual Worlds
- Development Project
- Multiplatform Game Development
- Mobile Game Development
- Industrial Work Experience
- Network Multiplayer Games
- Advanced Rendering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 134 offers from 142 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Design & Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.