BSc Computer Game Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Game Development, a games design degree centred on building creative game projects and technical workflows. Core topics include Programming. Assessment focuses heavily on practical coursework, culminating in a final-year project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Game Asset Production, Programming Fundamentals, and Game Environments & Narrative Design. The second year moves into applied creation via Mobile Game Development, Serious Game Design, and Indie Studio Management alongside collaborative team work. The final year involves advanced specialisation through Advanced Games Programming, Advanced Asset Production and Technical Art, and Game Industry Specialist.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent including a good pass in IT, Computing, Maths or Physics.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- London: 3%
- Wales: 73%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 30%
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.
Modules
- Game Design and Interaction
- Game Asset Production
- Programming Fundamentals
- Game Environments & Narrative Design
- Games Technology
- Game Industry and Agile Production
- Games Programming
- Mobile Game Development
- Asset Production for Game Engines
- Serious Game Design
- Group Project
- Indie Studio Management
- Game Industry Specialist
- Advanced Games Programming
- Advanced Asset Production and Technical Art
- Advanced Game Design and User Engagement
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University 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.
Does BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Game Development at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.