BSc Games Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Games Development, a computing degree focused on the technical creation and design of video games. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans four years and culminates in an Honours Project. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Games Programming, Introduction To Games Design, and Mathematics for Computer Games. The second year builds technical competence via Working with Game Engines, Unreal Game Development, and Game Content and Level Design. The third year advances into specialised areas supported by modules such as Games Programming 1, Game Artificial Intelligence, and Serious Games Design. The final year concludes the programme with advanced study including Graphics Programming, Network Game Programming, Games System Design, and a Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 96; Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Applications of Maths, Computing or a Science subject or Technology subject.; A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths, Computing or a Science subject or Technology subject..
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- Scotland: 92%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 37%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 61%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Modules
- Introduction to Games Programming
- Introduction To Games Design
- Mathematics for Computer Games
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Integrated Project 1
- Introduction to 3D Modelling
- Fundamentals of Network and Cloud Computing
- Design of Playful Experiences
- Programming Structure and Design
- Working with Game Engines
- Integrated Project 2
- Human Computer Interaction
- Unreal Game Development
- Game Narrative
- Game Content and Level Design
- Game Preproduction Workshop
- Games Programming 1
- Game Artificial Intelligence
- Integrated Project 3
- Research Skills Professional Issues (ACG)
- Games Programming 2
- User Psychology
- Serious Games Design
- Research Skills Professional Issues
- Game User Research
- Honours Project
- Graphics Programming
- Network Game Programming
- Portfolio
- Games Programming 3
- Games System Design
- Experimental Games
- Creative Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Development at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £39,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Games Development at Glasgow Caledonian University do next?
94% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
91% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Is BSc Games Development at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
How many students continue on BSc Games Development at Glasgow Caledonian University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.