Computer Science for Games BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
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**Studying computer science for games blends technical skills and creativity, pushing boundaries and exploring opportunities in design, development and innovation in this dynamic field.**Our Computer Science for Games degree focuses on the technical development of games and gameplay. Youll develop programming skills in C base languages and use industry-standard development tools to develop a range of games form 2D arcade to 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games, including ...Read more


Studying computer science for games blends technical skills and creativity, pushing boundaries and exploring opportunities in design, development and innovation in this dynamic field.

Our Computer Science for Games degree focuses on the technical development of games and gameplay. You'll develop programming skills in C base languages and use industry-standard development tools to develop a range of games form 2D arcade to 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games, including developing bespoke game engines.You'll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas.


Why choose Brighton?

- Build of a portfolio of project work.- Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.- Networking opportunities with professionals from the local and national games industry.- Option of a placement year in industry.- Work with industry-standard game development tools and frameworks such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.- Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE and usability lab.- Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
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80%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Tegan
28 Feb 24

I really appreciate the support I get from my lecturers. As a friend of a lot of art based course students I know that city campus isn’t as well supported. On my course however I..Read more

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Bianca
12 Feb 24

All the lecturers are nice and very friendly and when feedback is given, it's detailed and very informative. This may be an issue in my course but something that they can improve..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3. Must achieve Level 3 units in computing.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

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Digital Production, Design and Development T-level accepted for this course.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
42%
Computing
28%
Physics
24%
Information & Communication technology
21%
Chemistry
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Tegan
28 Feb 24
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I really appreciate the support I get from my lecturers. As a friend of a lot of art based course students I know that city campus isn’t as well supported. On my course however I...
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Bianca
12 Feb 24
Digital Games Development BSc (Hons)
All the lecturers are nice and very friendly and when feedback is given, it's detailed and very informative. This may be an issue in my course but something that they can improve...
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University of Brighton
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