Game Development BSc (Hons)

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G625-G611-G624

Campuses

Penrhyn Road

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year(s)

Game Development BSc (Hons)

About

Considering the many opportunities offered by the thriving games industry? This course is a great choice for aspiring game developers.

You will be creating and making games throughout your degree course, experiencing all aspects of game development from the initial design, prototyping and through to production and publishing. You will use industry-standard game engines like Unity and Unreal across various platforms, including PC, mobile, tablet, and the Sony PlayStation 5, using programming languages such as C++ and C#.

You will also gain expertise in artificial intelligence, generative AI, 3D graphics, multi-player games, and console game development. The course will equip you with the skills to create real-time strategy, puzzle, stealth, first-person, and educational games. Additionally, the course covers essential computer science concepts like requirements analysis and computing systems.

You will have the opportunity to participate in game jams, hackathons, and other development competitions, alongside optional events like the UK's major game development conference in Brighton. Upon graduation, you will have a compelling portfolio, positioning you well for an exciting career in the games industry.

Please note: this course was formerly known as Computer Games Programming BSc.

Kingston is second in London for Animation and Game Design (Guardian League Table, 2025).

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 2025

UCAS tariff points: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications; BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.

BSc (Hons) including foundation year: Candidates are also required to hold a GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent.

Typical offer 2024

UCAS tariff points: 112-128 for BSc (Hons); 64 for BSc (Hons) including foundation year from Level 3 qualifications.

A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades DMM or BTEC Diploma with grades D*D* in a Computing, Science, Engineering or Maths subject area.

Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

Alternative routes

We will consider a range of alternative Level 3 qualifications such as an Access Course in a relevant science, computing, mathematics or engineering subject which has been passed with 112 UCAS points.

Applications from those that have undertaken a Computing foundation year will also be considered.

International

We welcome applications from international applicants. View our standard entry requirements from your country.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

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Typical offer and UCAS points explained

Like most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system for our course entry requirements.

Find out more about UCAS Tariff points and see how A-level, AS level, BTEC Diploma and T-level qualifications translate to the points system.

Career

After you graduate

You'll be prepared for a wide range of careers in both game development and computing.

Examples of recent graduate roles:

Games programmer
Virtual reality game developer
C# Programmer
Software Developer
Network Programmer
Software Engineer
Lead iOS Developer
Junior VR Developer
Level Designer
Technical programmer
App developer

Examples of recent graduate destinations

Sony
BossAlien
Mediatonic
Twistplay
Rebellion
Rockstar
King
Ubisoft
D3T
Splash Damage
Rare
IBM
Chelsea App Factory
Future Visual
Infonetica
Accenture
Triple Play
Thomson Reuters
Lockheed Martin

Careers and recruitment advice

The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.

The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.

Employability preparation at Kingston University

In addition to building expertise in your own discipline, our courses will also help you to develop key transferable skills that you'll need for professional life or further study once you graduate.

As well as a range of careers and employability activities at Kingston, we also offer you the chance to apply and develop your skills in live contexts as an integral part of your course. Opportunities include:

placements;
working or studying abroad;
volunteering;
peer mentoring roles; and
internship opportunities within and outside the University.

In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete a major 'capstone' project where you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to a range of real issues in different contexts. This is a great way to learn and is a valuable bridge to employment or further research at masters level.

Courses available after you graduate

If you decide that you would like to go on to postgraduate study after your undergraduate course, we offer a 10 per cent discount on our postgraduate course tuition fees to our alumni. Here are some courses that might interest you: