BSc Computer Science (Games Technology)
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 75 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 49%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Skilled trades occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 60%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 9%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £46,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University?
84% 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 (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University 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.
Does BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Games Technology) at Nottingham Trent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.