Computer Games Design & Development - BSc (Hons) Degree

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityLlandaff Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This professionally accredited degree covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from computer science and software engineering. You’ll develop an understanding of how games are designed and developed, in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills you can take forward in your career as games technology advances.

Key highlights

Professionally accredited degree in games design and development
Combines computer science and software engineering theory with practice
Covers the techniques used to create computer games
Optional year-long industry placement available
Foundation year route available for those needing extra preparation

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Tariff points: 112-120 Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language
BTEC: DMM — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
T-level: Merit — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit.

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
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

Careers this course leads to

Games Developer
Games Designer
Games Programmer
Software Engineer
Gameplay Programmer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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