Wrexham Glyndwr University
Computer Game Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Computer Game Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management 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 £22000 £21000 £22000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24500 £16000 - £25500 £15500 - £27000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23892 £22319 £26743
25-75 percentile range £20849 - £28057 £17242 - £28865 £19938 - £35746
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Why choose this course?

This course is designed to develop strong technical game development and project management skills to enhance your employability.

The team work closely with organisations such as UK Games Fund, Games Wales and BAFTA Cymru to ensure that our students always have access to cutting-edge industry-related training and knowledge. The course is also fully accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

We are home to the innovative Games Talent Wales programme and a UK regional Tranzfuser hub that is sponsored and supported by the UK Games Fund and UK Games Talent. Our business incubation centre is home to several award-winning student owned game studios.

With more than a decade of evolution behind it, students on this course will:

  • Develop the technical skills that underpin games design, programming and the technical game art pipeline.
  • Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups and social events.
  • Gain valuable experience and insight into the game development process and the management of an independent game studio.
  • Benefit from a personal mentor with games development experience to help develop your skills and knowledge.
  • Have access to our in-house business incubation centre and the latest tools and technology in a specialist game development studio.
  • Develop a professional game design portfolio and critical employability skills.
  • *Study a course that is part of a CHA3 subject group ranked 2nd out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course and 3rd out of Welsh universities for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022.

Key course features:

  • This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.
  • Regular contact with games and media industry professionals through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events.
  • You will be taught by an award-winning teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience.
  • Access to our in-house games business incubation centre.
  • Learn how to manage a professional game development team using industry-standard methodologies and practice.
  • The course is an official BAFTA Cymru Games Awards partner and sponsor.
  • Work with the latest tools and technology in two specialist game development studios dedicated to designing, production, motion capture and VR.
  • This course is accredited by the British Computing Society.

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Game Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University

30% Finance Professionals
20% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

**Teaching & Assessment** Game development students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the modules. Assessment methods include the production of digital (and non-digital) games, writing technical and academic reports, compiling and analysing production data, giving presentations, writing code, producing 3D models and audio files. At higher levels of the course, students will also be required to provide statistical evidence of work hours with supporting evidence as part of key assessment outcomes. Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject-specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the use of digital management tools such as Jira, and through feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Tourism, Transport and Travel

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Game Development (with Foundation Year), 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 Game Development (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Wrexham Glyndwr University

Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.

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Where is this programme taught

Wrexham (Main Campus)
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