Computer games and animation degrees in the South East

There are 53 computer games and animation courses at 17 universities and colleges in the South East. The median student satisfaction score is 85%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 85% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,000. 24 courses offer a placement year.

Courses53
Median satisfaction85%
In work or study85%
Median salary£30,000
BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects University of Portsmouth 3 years · Full-time · University of Portsmouth
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES) on behalf of Audio Technology, Music, Recording, Music Production, Games, Media and Audio Post Production Industries.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Computing for Digital Media and Games University of Sussex 3 years · Full-time · Falmer Campus, Falmer
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology University of Portsmouth 3 years · Full-time · University of Portsmouth
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
77%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Councilfor the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a CharteredEngineer.Optional placement year
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BSc (Hons) Digital Games Development University of Brighton 3 years · Full-time · Moulsecoomb
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
70%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Optional placement year
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