BSc Games Design and Production
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound, covering game design, digital art and programming. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. Students progress from 2D to 3D game production through group-based agile development modules across the degree. The final year centres on a full-scale prototype project leading to industry-standard portfolio pieces.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English and maths GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit. BTEC: MMM-DMM. For 2027 entry the requirement will be DMM. Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from Level 3 QAA approved Access programme. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. IB: 31 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 73-78% overall.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 30%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 91%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Design Fundamentals
- Visual Arts
- Entertainment Technologies
- Principles of Digital Game Design
- Digital Graphics
- Introduction to Programming
- Game Development Foundations
- Human Data Interaction
- Advanced Gameplay Development
- Digital Environment Art
- Games Engine Programming
- Digital Character Art
- Advanced Games Engine Programming
- Creative Portfolio
- Final Project Proposal and Prototyping
- Final Project Development
- Practice Based Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Design and Production at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Design and Production at University of Salford do next?
55% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Design and Production at University of Salford?
79% 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 and Production at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Games Design and Production at University of Salford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.