- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 years
- Campus
- Merchiston Campus
- Intl. Tuition
- £21,965 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- £10,050 (2027-28)
- Intake
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- G443
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers. The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Edinburgh is one of Europe's most beautiful student cities — a stunning historic centre, a buzzing festival scene, great pubs, and Highlands access on your doorstep. Compact, walkable and vibrant.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 13,805
- Staff Ratio
- 18.0:1
- International
- 28.0%
Career Prospects
- Avg Starting Salary
- £27,650
- First-year earnings
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Subject areas covered
- Computer applications
- Computers
- Software engineering
- Software
- Virtual reality systems design
- Game audio
- Augmented reality
- Computer games
- Systems engineering
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 13,805
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 18:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 28%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Cool maritime
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.5/10
- Transport
- Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Edinburgh is one of Europe's most beautiful student cities — a stunning historic centre, a buzzing festival scene, great pubs, and Highlands access on your doorstep.
- Compact, walkable and vibrant.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Historic city & heritage
- Active pub & club scene
- Outdoor & nature activities
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Avg Starting Salary
- £27,650
- Average first-year salary
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers.
- The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Technology
- Creative arts
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- £87,860
- For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Higher
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Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
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