BSc Computer Games Design Development Gameplay

Cardiff Metropolitan University's BSc Computer Game Development (Gameplay) course starts with a Foundation Year. This year helps students build up academic and technical abilities before they start game development. They will then focus on gameplay design, learning how to create engaging and enjoyable experiences for players.

In this course, students will learn how to use industry-standard tools, including game engines such as Unity and Unreal, as well as virtual reality (VR) and console development kits. They will be taught by experienced professionals from the games sector, ensuring they gain the skills needed for a successful career in leading game studios.

Learning is hands-on, with labs, workshops, and group projects. Students will be assessed through coding tasks, examinations, presentations, and written reports to help them build a game portfolio.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university in Cardiff, Wales, which started in 1865 (as the Cardiff School of Art). It became Cardiff Met in 2011. The university offers undergraduate degrees at its Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses, covering subjects from Business and Technology to Art, Sport, and Health Sciences.

The Game Development programmes at Cardiff Met include regular in-person game jams, attracting students from across the country and making it one of the largest student-run game jam events in the UK. This provides understanding and experience useful for anyone pursuing a fulfilling career in the games industry.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants require a qualification equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points and a minimum of CCC at A-level. They are also required to have grades DMM in the BTEC Extended Diploma. Other accepted qualifications include T Level (Merit), an Access to Higher Education Diploma, and an International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency

• For international students, they need to demonstrate their English language proficiency. This means obtaining an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS English language test, with no individual section ( listening, reading, writing, or speaking) scoring below 5.5.
• Other accepted English tests include a TOEFL iBT score of 72, a Pearson PTE Academic score of 54 overall or a Cambridge English Advanced B2, with a minimum score of 169 and no part lower than 162.

The tuition fee for international students enrolled in the BSc Computer Games Design & Development (Gameplay) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers scholarships to help with educational costs. International undergraduate students are eligible for the Undergraduate Scholarship, providing up to £2,500 off tuition. A £1,000 discount is also available for those who complete their full fees by the payment deadline.

Further funding opportunities include the Vice Chancellor Scholarship (up to £2,500), Chevening Scholarships, Sports Scholarships (£5,000 in Year 1, and £3,000 in Years 2 & 3), and Welsh-Medium and Sanctuary Awards.

Graduates of the BSc Computer Games Design & Development (Gameplay) programme from Cardiff Met often find suitable roles such as:

• Gameplay Programmer
• Game Designer
• AI Programmer
• Technical Designer
• QA/Game Tester
• Unity/Unreal Developer

Applications for this programme should be submitted through UCAS. For expert admissions guidance, contact the AHZ counsellors.