BSc Games Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, covering games development and computer science. Core topics include programming, mathematical modelling, artificial intelligence and machine learning, human behaviour, and ethics and professional practice. A 40-credit individual Research and Development Project runs in the final year, and an optional sandwich placement is available. Professional Practice modules span multiple years, covering portfolio development and professional body accreditations.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC-BBC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Games Design Application and Inspiration
- Maths for Games Development
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Database Systems
- Digital Design and Production
- Gameplay and Mechanic Development
- Games Engines
- Games Programming
- Professional Practice II
- Advanced Graphics
- Emerging Games Technologies
- Game AI
- Interface Programming
- Research and Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University?
67% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Games Development at Edge Hill University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.