Computer games and animation degrees in the South West

There are 58 computer games and animation courses at 16 universities and colleges in the South West. The median student satisfaction score is 78%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 82% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £24,500. 26 courses offer a placement year.

Courses58
Median satisfaction78%
In work or study82%
Median salary£24,500
BSc (Hons) Games Technology UWE, Bristol 3 years · Full-time · University of the West of England
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£28,000
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 year
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BSc (Hons) Games Design Bournemouth University 3 years · Full-time · Bournemouth University
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£26,000
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 year
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BSc (Hons) Games Design (with Foundation Year) Bournemouth University 4 years · Full-time · Bournemouth University
Entrants’ UCAS points
48–63
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£26,000
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 yearFoundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Computing for Games Falmouth University 3 years · Full-time · Penryn Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
80%
In work or study
82%
Median salary
£24,500
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 year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Games Technology UWE, Bristol 4 years · Full-time · University of the West of England
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
80%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£28,000
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 yearFoundation year included
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Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
82%
Median salary
£24,500
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.Placement year includedOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design with Foundation University of Gloucestershire 4 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,500
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 yearFoundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design with Placement University of Gloucestershire 4 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
70%
Median salary
£26,500
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.Placement year included
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming University of Gloucestershire 3 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£26,500
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.
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming with Foundation University of Gloucestershire 4 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,500
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 yearFoundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming with Placement University of Gloucestershire 4 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,500
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.Placement year included
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design University of Gloucestershire 3 years · Full-time · The University of Gloucestershire
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
69%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,500
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.
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