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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G401

Games Computing

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Lincoln, the BSc (Hons) Games Computing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Lincoln, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Games Computing degree at Lincoln aims to develop the skills and attributes required for roles in the games and entertainment industries, including mobile, social media and console game development. Students can also learn skills relevant to work in broader technological environments. The strong conceptual and methodological grounding in both games design and games development makes Lincoln’s Games Computing course distinctive. International tuition fees are £18,300 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 82% 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
3D Graphics Programming
Game Design Principles
Mathematics for Games Computing
Artificial Intelligence in Games
Software Engineering for Games
Game Development Project
Interactive Narrative and Player Experience
UCAS Code:G401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

International Baccalaureate

29 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,900

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 Lincoln

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£34,500
5 years£26,500£35,000£45,500

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 40% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

55%Working
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
75%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
82%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
80%
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 Lincoln

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