BSc Computer Games Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound, focused on computer games technology. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Marketing. A collaborative group project uses agile development methods, and the final-year project spans proposal, literature review, implementation and evaluation. The degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 37 offers from 43 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
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: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Computer Architecture
- Game Programming
- Information Systems and Databases
- Developing a Digital Identity
- Game Design
- Games Business
- Artificial Intelligence
- Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds
- 3D Modelling and Visualisation
- Computing Group Project
- Applied Software Engineering
- Interactive Computer Graphics
- Project
- Cyber Security
- Human-Centred Computing
- Databases and Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Functional Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London?
93% 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 Technology at University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 37 offers from 43 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Technology at University of West London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.