BSc Games Development
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 85%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Games Development at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Development at University of Sunderland?
92% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Games Development at University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.