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Bachelor of Computer Games Design and Development

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year full-time accredited degree in computer games design and development, at the Llandaff campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Computer Games Design and Development. Apply skills related to Year one
architectures and operating systems
programming. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Computer games sector
Entertainment and media industries
Developer roles in financial services
Advanced manufacturing
Engineering and management consultancy

Curriculum

Year one: architectures and operating systems
programming
games industry practice
game systems and applied maths. Year two: game engine development
designing game mechanics
real-time graphics
level design and asset creation
plus options. Optional placement year
then advanced mechanics
generating virtual worlds and a development project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC at A level) with five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths
Or equivalent overseas qualifications set country by country
A foundation year is available if the points are not met
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element is typical
some courses ask for more
Additional academic criteria: 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) typical for BA Business and Management
Varies by course.

Accepted academic background

Overseas secondary qualifications equivalent to the UK entry (e.g. India: Class XII with 50% overall for Year 0/foundation entry and 60% for Year 1 entry, entry is set country by country on the country-specific page), UK typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) with five GCSEs for Business and Management, varies by course, mature applicants and RPL considered, portfolio for Art and Design, sporting achievement for Sport

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59
PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21
Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests)
Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each)

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Computer Games Design and Development admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Llandaff Campus
Faculty or school	Cardiff School of Technologies
Department	Cardiff School of Technologies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Computer Games Design and Development. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
122 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
122 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.