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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GW12
Games Design
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Games Design at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. A course providing a unique approach to Games Design as it brings together expertise from Computing and from Gray’s School of Art. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Game Design Fundamentals
3D Graphics and Visualisation
Game Engine Development
Narrative Design and Storytelling
Interactive User Experience Design
Game Audio and Sound Design
Games Project Development
Professional Practice in Games Industry
UCAS Code:GW12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200
Home Student Fee
£7,220
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 — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £26,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £31,500 | £41,000 |
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
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
83%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
72%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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