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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GW42

Games Development (with optional placement year)

University of Suffolk
Ipswich, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,690Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Suffolk, the BSc (Hons) Games Development (with optional placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Ipswich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Embark on an unparalleled Games Studio experience that sets you apart. Our Games Development degree offers an immersive journey like no other. From day one, you'll dive into a fully integrated games studio environment, putting your skills to work on actual games. International tuition fees are £15,690 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Game Engine Architecture
Programming for Games Development
3D Graphics and Visualisation
Game Design Principles and Mechanics
Interactive Narrative and Player Psychology
Software Development Practices
Games Studio Project
Professional Practice in Games Industry
UCAS Code:GW42
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ 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

£15,690

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,070

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 Suffolk

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£17,000£20,000£26,500
5 years£22,500£27,500£33,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

60%Working
30%Work & Study
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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Suffolk

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