BSc Computer Science with Games Development with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Games Development with Foundation Year is an undergraduate computer science and games design degree focusing on software creation, interactive systems and digital entertainment technologies. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme begins with a foundational preparatory year before advancing into three subsequent years of undergraduate study. The foundation year introduces academic competencies and software basics through modules such as Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence, Programming, Web Technologies, and Core Topics in Computing. Year 1 establishes software principles via Software Development, Tech Stack, Computing Skills, and User Experience. Year 2 advances technical knowledge through Software Engineering, Algorithms and Data Structures, Games Technologies, and Thematic Project. The final year culminates in advanced study and practical application through Secure Development and Deployment, Project, Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Games Development.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Programming
- Web Technologies
- Core Topics in Computing
- Software Development
- Tech Stack
- Computing Skills
- User Experience
- Software Engineering
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Games Technologies
- Thematic Project
- Secure Development and Deployment
- Project
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Games Development
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Games Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University 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 with Games Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
83% 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 with Games Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Games Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Games Development with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.