BSc Computer Science for Games
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 24%
- South East: 58%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 4%
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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £53,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
Does BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science for Games at University of Brighton?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.