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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 433F
Computer Games Design and Development (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. This TIGA accredited* Computer Games Design and Development degree focuses on developing the relevant and desirable skills needed to pursue a career in the games development industry. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics and Computing
Introduction to Game Development Fundamentals
Game Design Principles and Mechanics
Programming for Games Development
3D Graphics and Game Engines
Gameplay Systems and Level Design
Virtual Reality Development and Applications
Games Industry Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:433F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
90%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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