Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Computer Games Design Development Gameplay

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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

Admission

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

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