BSc Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year is an undergraduate computing degree centred on the theory, practice, and technical development of video games. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year course includes a compulsory foundation year and holds accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The first year focuses on building foundational academic and technical abilities through Introduction to Software Development, Study Skills for Success, Introduction to Computing Mathematics, Introduction to Web Design and Development, Personalised Learning, and Introduction to Computer Technologies. The second year expands into technical competencies with Information Systems and Databases, Programming, Game Programming, Developing a Digital Identity, Mathematics for Computing, and Computer Architecture. The third year shifts towards specialised game creation via Game Design, Games Business, Artificial Intelligence, Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds, Group Research Project, Computer Graphics, 3D Modelling and Visualisation, and Computing Group Project. The final year involves advanced software engineering and independent investigation through Applied Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Interactive Computer Graphics, and Project, alongside optional choices such as Cyber Security, Databases and Analytics, Human-Centred Computing, and Functional Programming.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Information Systems and Databases
- Programming
- Game Programming
- Developing a Digital Identity
- Mathematics for Computing
- Computer Architecture
- Game Design
- Games Business
- Artificial Intelligence
- Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds
- Group Research Project
- Computer Graphics
- 3D Modelling and Visualisation
- Computing Group Project
- Applied Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Interactive Computer Graphics
- Project
- Cyber Security
- Databases and Analytics
- Human-Centred Computing
- Functional Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London accredited?
Yes. 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. 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 Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.