BSc Games Technologies
About this course
BSc in Games Technologies, focusing on virtual worldbuilding, design, and creativity combined with game engine technologies. The curriculum covers practical engine programming on platforms such as Unity, Unreal, and Blender. Students are based in the School of Arts, English and Languages alongside MediaLab.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. If not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
What students say
Based on about 131 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 400 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 95 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 66%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Engineering professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 82%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Who gets in
Based on about 335 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £33,000. The £31,000 median after fifteen months is £5,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Games Technologies at Queen's University Belfast?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.