Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering)
About this course
MEng, BSc in Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering), a computer science degree focused on high-performance graphics and games engineering. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: D*D*D with Distinctions in all Mathematics units. Mathematics units must include Further Mathematics. This unit may be optional on your BTEC but is required by the Faculty. IB: 18 points at Higher level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 87%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £67,500. The £49,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Computer Science (High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering) at University of Leeds?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.