BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games) with foundation year
University of Greenwich
Combine programming and interactive technology to create and evaluate digital experiences. Develop a project portfolio that can demonstrate your practical skills to games and software employers.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Computer and Communication SystemsDegree stage: Year 1
Algorithms and Data StructuresDegree stage: Year 1
Principles of Software EngineeringDegree stage: Year 1
Advanced Mathematics for Computer ScienceDegree stage: Year 1
Advanced ProgrammingDegree stage: Year 2
Advanced Algorithms and Data StructuresDegree stage: Year 2
Computational Methods and Numerical TechniquesDegree stage: Year 2
Final Year ProjectsDegree stage: Year 3
JVM Programming LanguagesDegree stage: Year 3
Shader ProgrammingDegree stage: Year 3
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Prototype a simple game mechanic and record how difficulty and user response change through testing.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Game developmentProgrammingInteractive systems
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Computer games developer
Related career
Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£71,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Computer games testers play games to check that they work as intended and identify problems or ‘bugs’.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Software developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£56,914
Experienced
£75,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
System analysts review companies' software, hardware and IT processes and develop plans to improve or replace them.
Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Connects artistic production with engine and pipeline tools.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Create visual communication for brands, publications and digital media.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Operates sound, lighting and video equipment at events.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject/industry experience and teaching or training design skills; employers may require an appropriate teaching/training qualification and safeguarding checks.
Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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