The University of Winchester
Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons)
The University of Winchester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at The University of Winchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
38 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £21000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £29000 £14000 - £31500 £17000 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

  • Learn from a specialist team of research-active academics who work at the forefront of the computer games field
  • Gain real insight and hands-on experience into what designing and developing a game is like within a professional studio environment
  • Grow your career and confidence in taking on new challenges and responsibilities in this thriving sector
  • Access a wide range of specialist software and tools including a dedicated computer science, software engineering and digital media design laboratories in a state-of-the-art new development
  • Develop an appreciation of the wider role digital technologies play in an organisational context
  • Benefit from interdisciplinary cross-department specialists within Winchester Business School

If you are seeking to develop your interest in computer games into a set of creative and technical skills to help start a career in this exciting and expanding industry, then this programme provides an excellent opportunity to do just that.

At its core, our Computer Games Design and Development programme is designed to enhance your understanding of technical games design and development. You will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring gripping graphics and animation. In the process you will become familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games and programming languages relevant to games development.

By undertaking a series of real game development projects, you will gain theoretical knowledge and have the opportunity to gain practical experience.

The programme utilises expertise from across the University of Winchester including the Department of Digital Technologies. You will benefit from research informed teaching and an excellent working and learning environment.

In Year 1, you are introduced to the key concepts and tools underpinning game design and development. You study Game Design and Development Principles; Team and Project Planning; Game Design and Development Projects, and Team and Project Mapping.

In Year 2, you can choose to study Game Design Focus or Game Development Focus, and either Game Design Practice or Game Development Practice. The modules you choose are complemented with Research Case Study and Project Focus courses.

In your final year, you can opt for either Negotiated Game Design Placement or Negotiated Development Placement, along with an Enterprise Focus module. Then you can choose a Final Project in either Negotiated Game Design or Development. There is time to work on a Professional Portfolio and to undertake a Major Research Project in an area of special interest.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons) at The University of Winchester

30% Caring personal services
15% Other Health Professionals
15% Sales occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Health associate professionals
10% Therapy professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Games Design & Development, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £16700 year 1
International £16700 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About The University of Winchester

The University of Winchester is a publicly funded university, formally affiliated with the Anglican Christian faith, but they make it clear that they accept students from all faiths, or even none at all. As an educational institution, they pointedly disassociate themselves from the anti-intellectualism sometimes present in religious sectors, and instead seek to promote critical thought and intellectually robust students. The university’s primary campus, King Alfred, is situated close to Winchester city centre.

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Student composition of The University of Winchester

undergraduates:
6495
postgraduates:
935
Total:
7430
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