BSc Games Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) Games Development is a computer games and animation degree focused on the creation, engine architecture, and production of video games. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction To Game Development, Introduction to Programming (Programming), Group Project, and Introduction for Game Design. The second year expands technical skills with Artificial Intelligence for Games, Game Engine Development, Programming for Graphics, and Managing Games Production. The final year focuses on advanced competence through Advanced Design Methods, Advanced Programming, Professional Practice, and an Extended Project. The curriculum offers two specialised pathways focusing on Design and Programming.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 90%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Group Project
- Introduction To Game Design
- Introduction to Game Development
- Introduction to Programming (Programming)
- Introduction to Games Studies
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Design Methods
- Game Engine Development
- Managing Games Production
- Narrative Design
- Programming for Graphics
- Technical and Level Design
- Advanced Design Methods
- Advanced Programming
- Extended Project
- Game Development Masterclass
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Games Development at University of Suffolk?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.