BSc Games Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound, with a focus on games computing. Core topics include Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Project Management. An optional placement year provides industry experience, and the final year centres on an independent project requiring coherent application of computer science theory and skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC IB: 29 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 66%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- 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 West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 1%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Foundations of Programming
- Game Design
- Game Studies
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Professional Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Concept Development
- Full Stack Development
- Game Programming
- Team Software Engineering
- User Experience Design
- Placement Year: Computer Science
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Graphics
- Physics Simulation
- Project
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics
- Cyber Security
- Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Mobile Application Development
- Parallel Programming
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Computing at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Computing at University of Lincoln 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 Games Computing at University of Lincoln?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Computing at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Games Computing at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Games Computing at University of Lincoln 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 Computing at University of Lincoln?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.