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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GG46

Digital Games Development

University of Brighton
Brighton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Brighton, the BSc (Hons) Digital Games Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A Digital Games Development degree at Brighton equips you to design, build and launch games – from 2D arcade titles to 3D first-person shooters, real-time strategy and multiplayer experiences. You’ll focus on game AI, level design and player-centred gameplay, gaining hands‑on experience with industry-standard software and techniques. At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, whatever your background. The course is full of opportunities to build real‑world experience through team projects, hackathons, employer‑set briefs and an optional year‑long placement. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Game Engine Architecture
Level Design and Environment Building
Game AI Programming
Interactive Narrative Design
3D Graphics and Real-Time Rendering
Gameplay Mechanics and Player Experience
Multiplayer Systems and Networking
Games Development Final Project
UCAS Code:GG46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Brighton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£20,000£28,000£37,000
5 years£27,000£38,000£53,500

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 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 52% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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

60%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
70%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
72%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Brighton

University of Brighton offers Digital Games Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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