BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons in Computing (Games Development), a computing degree focused on software development and technical systems for the games industry. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The first year covers core subjects through Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Network and Cybersecurity Essentials, and Mathematics. The second year introduces Indie Game Development, Advanced Software Development, Games Architecture and Mechanics, and Software Engineering Principles and Testing. The final year focuses on advanced technical topics through Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Graphics and Games Programming, and GPU Programming, alongside an Independent Project.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points
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%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- 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 BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) ( 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 BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) ( 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 BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Computing (Games Development) (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.