BSc Computer Games Programming and Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming and Design is an undergraduate degree in Games Design focusing on practical game creation and technical production. Core topics include Programming. The course can be studied over three years, or extended to four years with an optional industry placement. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Game Start: Game Development 101, Rubber Duck: Coding 101, XP: Game Design, and Game Studio 1. In the second year, students advance their capabilities through New Mechanics: Advanced Game Development, Game Studio 2, and Game Studio 3, while having the option to study modules like Engine Architecture and Spaces and Stories. The final year involves independent and collaborative work through Game Studio 4, Final Major Project Part 1, and Final Major Project Part 2, alongside optional studies in Advanced Graphics Programming and Experimental Game Design.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels , a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in a relevant computer science, design or media subject, T-level Merit, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 50%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 12%
- South East: 62%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Start: Game Development 101
- Rubber Duck: Coding 101
- XP: Game Design
- Game Studio 1
- New Mechanics: Advanced Game Development
- Game Studio 2
- Game Studio 3
- Building Games from Scratch: Engine Architecture
- Spaces and Stories
- Game Studio 4
- Final Fight: Final Major Project Part 1
- Final Fight 2: Final Major Project Part 2
- Advanced Graphics Programming
- Respec: Experimental Game Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Programming and Design at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. 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 Computer Games Programming and Design at Solent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Programming and Design at Solent University?
88% 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 Programming and Design at Solent University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Games Programming and Design at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Programming and Design at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.