BSc Computer Games Development
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development, a games design degree exploring games programming and scripting for multiple platforms. The course includes multiple pathways providing the opportunity to enhance aesthetical design skills focusing on 2D and 3D modelling. Students showcase work at an end-of-year Digital Futures event to demonstrate portfolios to employers.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4; International Baccalaureate: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject, or with evidence of programming; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computer Games Development; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing; Computing: Software Development; Computer Games Development; Digital Design & Development
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 57%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 640 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
Does BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Development at University of the West of Scotland?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.