University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The UK digital games industry is a thriving, multibillion-pound sector. Creativity, innovation and technology drive the development of games and software products in this fast-paced field. Our Digital Games Development degree focuses on the design and development of gameplay, levels, Game AI and making games. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and techniques as you develop your skills making games including 2D arcade games, 3D FPS, real-time strategy (RTS) and multiplayer games. You’ll be based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses with plenty of opportunities to network and exchange ideas. Why choose Brighton?
- Build a portfolio of project work.
- Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.
- Networking opportunities with professionals from the games industry.
- Option of a placement year in industry.
- Work with industry standard tools and games engines such as Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal, Maya, and Blender.
- Specialist facilities include our digital media and games studios, HTC VIVE, VR lab and usability lab.
- Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.
Modules
Year 1 Introduction to Game Design and Development Introduction to Games Programming Object-oriented Game Development Introduction to Web Development Working in the Digital and Games Industries Introduction to 3D Modelling and Animation Year 2 Artificial Intelligence for Games Narrative Game Design Integrated Group Project Game Development Frameworks Intermediate 3D Modelling and Animation Web-based Game Development Final year The Computing Project Advanced 3D Modelling and Animation Multiplayer Game Development Options* Usability Evaluation Virtual Reality Systems Marketing for Software Products Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 120 points
A level - BBB - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT