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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I610

Games Development

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Games Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study BSc Games Development at Goldsmiths Bringing together technical practice and theory, this programme equips you with the skills required for a career in the games industry. - The games industry’s revenue is estimated to be larger than the film and music industries combined meaning that there are countless opportunities to work as a professional in the sector. This degree programme introduces you to various career paths in the games industry and the skill sets they require - The degree is hands-on and practical from the start. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming for Games
Game Engine Architecture
Game Design Principles
3D Graphics and Rendering
Interactive Narrative Design
Software Development Practice
Games Industry Project
Final Year Capstone Project
UCAS Code:I610
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

With three Higher Level subjects at 555. If you do not have a Science or Mathematics-based Higher Level, you should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics equivalent.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,000

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 — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£38,000
3 years£25,000£31,000£41,500
5 years£30,000£37,000£57,500

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 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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