Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons, Foundation in Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time), a computer games degree focused on technical games programming and software development. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a mandatory foundation year. The first year covers preparatory topics through Analysing and Solving Problems, Introduction to Computer Programming, Introduction to Computer Systems, and Introduction to Mathematics and Science. The second year introduces core computing and design through Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Network and Cybersecurity Essentials, and Game Design and History. The third year builds technical competency via Indie Game Development, Data Security and Compliance, Advanced Software Development, and Games Architecture and Mechanics. The final year focuses on advanced technical topics and culminates in an Independent Project, supported by modules such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Emerging Trends, Graphics and Games Programming, and GPU Programming.
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Entry requirements
1-32 UCAS Tariff Points e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Analysing and Solving Problems
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Mathematics and Science
- Academic Skills
- Integrating Project
- Software Development
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Network and Cybersecurity Essentials
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Game Design and History
- Mathematics
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Indie Game Development
- Data Security and Compliance
- Advanced Software Development
- Games Architecture and Mechanics
- Software Engineering Principles and Testing
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Emerging Trends
- Graphics and Games Programming
- GPU Programming
- Independent Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
Are students happy with the teaching on Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Computing (Games Development) with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BSc Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.