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BSc Games Development

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Various
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs63%
Meaningful Work72%

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for this subject graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£39,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

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
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Elementary occupations
6%
05
Skilled trades occupations
6%
06
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
6%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
2%
09
Customer service occupations
2%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (13101)
13101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (70% response rate)

98%
Teaching Quality
91%
Assessment & Feedback
91%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
78%
Learning Resources
58%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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

96-111
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
25%
160-175
10%
176-191
30%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
65%
Access
15%
Other HE
15%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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Recognised Professional Body (13101)

13101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
68%Customer service
65%Web and Multimedia Design
55%Administrative
45%Media

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
63%
Professional Work
72%
Meaningful Role
66%
Career On Track