BSc Computer Games Development
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development is a 3-year undergraduate degree centred on games programming, game design, and interactive digital content. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year between the second and final years. The first year covers core programming concepts, game mechanics, and game design principles alongside mathematics and physics for game development. The second year focuses on rapid game prototyping, robust, performant and scalable development, and algorithms and data structures. The final year involves advanced study in game engines and tools development, alongside a simulated studio environment in Game Studio and an independent Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 62%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Games Programming
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Game Mechanics
- Game Design Principles
- Mathematics and Physics for Game Development
- Games and VFX Industry
- Rapid Game Prototyping
- Robust, Performant and Scalable Development
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Game Engines
- Tools Development
- Final Year Project
- Game Studio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University?
83% 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 Development at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University 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.
Does BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.