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BSc Computer Science (Games Development)

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction66%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£39,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
04
Caring personal services
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (55% response rate)

50%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
50%
Organisation
72%
Learning Resources
42%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Plymouth
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,420
🎉17% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
5%
96-111
30%
112-127
30%
128-143
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
15%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

56%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
65%Web and Multimedia Design
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track