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Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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UCAS CODE: G610

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

OVERVIEWBuild an exciting career as a games developer with BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development.From game programming to game engine scripting for multiple platforms, you’ll be supported by dedicated games studios and animation artists to learn the skills sought after by industry.This is a practical, career-focused programme that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your abilities. Plus, you’ll get to showcase your work to potential employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.Graduates of this course work in various industries including games, animation and social networking.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• With a strong focus on industry, this programme will help you build a portfolio to showcase to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event.
• The programme has strong links with industry, including major studios like Blazing Griffin and Rivet Games.
• Guest talks from industry professionals will provide you with an insight to working in games, animation, and web and mobile environments.
• Regular game jams are organised throughout the programme to provide portfolio-building opportunities.
• Computer Games Development is a TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) accredited course supporting students towards different pathways in the games industry. Students are supported in using the relevant industry game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine allowing them to focus on various aspects of games design and development.PROGRAMME DETAILS As a Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities to enhance your learning, including: animation, music and specialist game development studios with dual monitor high spec PCs and game development software.CAREERSAs well as establishing their own games studios, graduates from UWS’s BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development programme have gone on to gain employment in industry-leading companies, including:
• Rockstar North
• Blazing Griffin
• PlayStation
• Rivet Games
• Ant Workshop Ltd
• Add Jam
• Equator
• Build A Rocket Boy Studi

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    103rd out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    150 66%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    107th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    32nd

    15

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