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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

1 Location : Treforest

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

83%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 25 students (72% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

93%

91%

89%

80%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

93%

84%

88%

89%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

84%

93%

89%

80%

79%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

98%

93%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

75%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

86%

93%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

93%

93%

88%

82%

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

93% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer games and animation.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

88%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 80 students (93% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

94%

89%

86%

91%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

93%

88%

87%

81%

90%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

85%

89%

91%

94%

90%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

73%

89%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

84%

84%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

60%

79%

87%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

89%

93%

82%

79%

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

80 students (93% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Computer science

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

40 students.

78% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer games and animation.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Computer games and animation

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

135 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Computer science courses

For graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,000

Data from

25 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £30,500

Data from

160 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £39,000

Data from

165 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Computer science graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,500

Data from

225 people.

60% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

525 people.

81% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £38,500

Data from

530 people.

77% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Computer games and animation courses

For graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £24,500

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

Typical range: £15,500 - £27,500

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

Typical range: £17,000 - £31,000

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Computer games and animation graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£20,000

Typical range: £15,000 - £23,500

Data from

55 people.

55% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £25,000

Data from

100 people.

69% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £29,000

Data from

95 people.

61% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (50% of those who were asked).

83% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer games and animation.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (66% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 45% Information Technology Professionals
  • 25% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

20% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer games and animation.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Librarians and Related Professionals
  • Less than 5% Veterinary nurses
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations

30% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer games and animation.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

20 students (65% of those who were asked)

25% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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