BSc Games Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, a four-year programme. From September 2027 the course title changes to BA (Hons) Games Design and Development and the content will be redeveloped.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level. IB: 26 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. SQA Highers: BBCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. SQA Advanced Highers: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), one of which must be Computing or another numerate subject. English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
What students say
Based on about 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 28%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 66%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Design at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £41,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Design at Robert Gordon University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Design at Robert Gordon University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Design at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Does BSc Games Design at Robert Gordon University 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 Design at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.