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HomeUniversity of GloucestershireBSc Computer Games Design with Placement

BSc Computer Games Design with Placement

University of Gloucestershire
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
100%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

60%
Very High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI can already do a lot of the work in these jobs, and that share keeps growing. Expect the work to change a lot, and there may be fewer of the most routine roles over time - so learn to use AI well and aim for the parts that still need a person.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Artistic, literary and media32%
Sports and fitness5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £19,000-£70,000 (634 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
70%
02
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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