Computer Games Design and Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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22-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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22-SEP-25

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This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.The Computer Games Design and Development degree focuses on developing the relevant and desirable skills needed to pursue a career in the games development industry. You can expect industry led course content and will have the option to ...Read more

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.The Computer Games Design and Development degree focuses on developing the relevant and desirable skills needed to pursue a career in the games development industry. You can expect industry led course content and will have the option to focus your studies to include specialist topics such as Gameplay, Game Engine and Virtual Reality to become highly employable across different sectors of the games industry. As such, you can graduate with a named award in:BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Gameplay)BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Game Engine)BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Virtual Reality)You will have access to the latest tools and technologies used in industry such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo console development kits along with VR equipment from Oculus, HTC and Valve as well as access to our VR development booths which provide a truly unique learning experience. You’ll even have access to our MAME Arcade Machine and foosball tables which provide a much needed opportunity to let off steam between lectures in our newly refurbished and modern study spaces. Our industry experienced staff members will support you not only in developing your skills but also your confidence beyond the degree programme through our more personal teaching methods. This helps you more easily adapt to academic life and provides a real sense of community.Given that the video game industry is the largest entertainment industry (ERA, 2022), there has never been a better time to pursue a career in games. BSc Computer Games Design and Development will set you on a path to do exactly that. As the course content is continually evaluated to ensure you are equipped with the latest and most desirable skills needed for industry it’s no wonder that our graduates have gone on to secure roles within well-known gaming organisations such as Ubisoft, Cloud Imperium, Kwalee, PlayEmber, Lively, Sumo Digital and many more.We offer this programme with two study options. You can choose four years full-time or five years full-time which would include a one-year professional placement before your final year that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. This year in industry would give you the practical skills that many employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.

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23 Oct 23

A lot of resources available to help students. There are social spaces to talk to other students. Only downside is a lack of events for students from the..Read more

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23 Oct 23

There is a lot of equipment and facilities available at all times, and the university is in an easy to get to location. However, the Student services can take a little while to..Read more

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Grade combinations totalling 64 points considered with CC in non-relevant subjects OR DD in Maths, Physics or Technology subjects

Grade combinations totalling 64 points considered to include a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers

64 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum CC grade

Overall Pass in IB Diploma with 2 x H5. Or (Maths/Phys/Tech) Overall Pass in IB Diploma

64 from Highers to include 2 x H2 OR 64 from Highers to include 2 x H3 in a related subject

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Grade combinations totalling 64 points considered with at least 1 A-level. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as second subject.

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£9,250 per year

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£16,000 per year

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£16,000 per year

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Computer Games Design and Development BSc (Hons)
A lot of resources available to help students. There are social spaces to talk to other students. Only downside is a lack of events for students from the...
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Computer Games Design and Development BSc (Hons)
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