Computer Science (Games Technology) BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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The course builds on and shares many modules with our Computer Science degree. We then combine this with specialised games technology modules to produce a distinct and unique course – perfect if you are interested in creative applications of computer technology.The combination of a solid foundation in traditional computer science and games technology knowledge allows you to keep your options open regarding jobs and career paths. Our graduates are just as likely to move into well-paid careers ...Read more

The course builds on and shares many modules with our Computer Science degree. We then combine this with specialised games technology modules to produce a distinct and unique course – perfect if you are interested in creative applications of computer technology.The combination of a solid foundation in traditional computer science and games technology knowledge allows you to keep your options open regarding jobs and career paths. Our graduates are just as likely to move into well-paid careers with Investment banks or Motorsports companies as they are to join the ranks of a AAA games Studio.Join us, and you will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge needed to design and implement various computer systems. You’ll mainly be software engineering using C++. You will also learn to program using Python, Java and C#, providing you with a fantastic portfolio of development skills demanded by employers today. You will be introduced to the techniques behind the production of 3D game assets and develop your games using Unreal Engine 5, Unity and the Android SDK. You will take these skills to the next level by developing serious and educational games for real-world clients and creating immersive experiences for VR headsets like the Quest2, Pico3 and Vive Pro Eye.


Accreditation

This course is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Daniel
28 Mar 22

Being on the Confetti Campus it would be nice for more to be done to not make us so separated and cut off from the rest of the..Read more

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Madeline
10 Mar 22

The tutors are nice and encouraging of learning and the facilities are helpful and useful. Not a lot of help for students with learning..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including IT, Maths or Science subject)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including IT, Maths or a Science subject or equivalent).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

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

Mathematics
43%
Information & Communication technology
28%
Computing
26%
Physics
21%
Business Studies
14%
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Being on the Confetti Campus it would be nice for more to be done to not make us so separated and cut off from the rest of the...
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The tutors are nice and encouraging of learning and the facilities are helpful and useful. Not a lot of help for students with learning...
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Nottingham Trent University
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