Computer Science with Game Design

Computer science with game design sits at the junction of rigorous computing science and the creative and technical demands of interactive entertainment. Computer science provides the theoretical foundations: algorithms, data structures, software engineering, programming languages, and the mathematical principles that underpin computational systems. Game design extends this into the specific challenges of creating interactive experiences, including game engines, real-time graphics, physics simulation, artificial intelligence for game agents, and the design principles that make games engaging and playable.

Together they form a programme that is both technically demanding and creatively oriented.

At Bangor University, this three-year full-time degree with a foundation year combines computing science fundamentals with a focus on game design, preparing you for careers that draw on both technical depth and creative application. The foundation year provides a supported entry point for students who need additional preparation in mathematics or computing before engaging with the main degree. As you progress through the programme you will develop expertise in programming, software architecture, and computing theory alongside the specialised skills of game development, including 2D and 3D graphics, sound integration, and the design of game systems and mechanics.

A year abroad is included, giving you the opportunity to engage with computing and game design in an international academic context.

Graduates from computer science with game design programmes work across the games industry and in the wider technology sector. Roles in game programming, engine development, graphics programming, AI programming, software engineering, and technical design are common destinations within games companies of all sizes. The computing science foundation also prepares you for roles in software development, data engineering, systems architecture, and technology consultancy in sectors beyond games.

The games industry remains one of the largest and fastest-growing entertainment sectors globally, and graduates with both computing depth and game design knowledge are well positioned within it.