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Games Development

BSc · University of Chester · 3 years

Games Development

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University of Chester

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£28,000
SATISFACTION84%
CONTINUATION80%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS60%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 60% of the work its graduates go into (Very High).

About this course

Games development sits at the intersection of software engineering, interactive design, visual art and storytelling. It is one of the most technically demanding and creatively rich areas of the technology industry, requiring people who can write performant code, design compelling systems, create or direct visual content, and think carefully about how players experience and engage with what they make. The games industry is now one of the largest entertainment sectors in the world, generating more revenue than film and music combined, and it continues to grow. At the University of Chester this three-year full-time programme develops your skills across the core disciplines of games development, including programming, engine use, game design, asset creation and project management. You will work on games projects throughout the degree, developing both individual and team-based skills. The pr

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 45% of graduatescards →
  • 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).