Bachelor in Computer Games Design & Development (Virtual Reality)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jun 1, 2027; the tuition fee is 15,000 GBP per year.

The Bachelor in Computer Games Design & Development (Virtual Reality) is a 4-year degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University. It's for students who want to work in the games development industry, focusing on skills like gameplay, game engine, and virtual reality.

The curriculum covers game design, implementation, and programming languages like C++. Students learn about game mechanics, AI, and mobile game development, with optional modules in areas like networks and security, and virtual worlds.

Graduates can pursue careers as Game Developers, Virtual Reality Experience Designers, Game Engine Developers, AI Programmers, or Mobile Game Developers, working in the gaming industry, tech companies, or entertainment studios.

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in the vibrant Welsh capital of Cardiff, offers a modern, applied approach to higher education with around 11,000 students and a thriving international community. Established in its current form in 2011, the university builds on longer academic traditions to deliver industry-focused teaching across a broad range of disciplines. Its compact campus and strong local links make it easy for students to access city amenities, professional networks and cultural life in one of the UK’s liveliest student cities.

The university’s curriculum emphasizes practical learning, employability and enterprise, with opportunities for placements, industry projects and professional accreditation embedded into many programs. Cardiff Met is known for strong support services, up-to-date facilities, and a commitment to student career outcomes, helping graduates move quickly into jobs or further study. International students benefit from dedicated support for visas, language development and integration into academic and social life.

Student life in Cardiff offers a friendly, affordable setting with sports, arts and volunteer opportunities that complement academic study. The university’s size supports close faculty-student relationships while providing access to a wide program portfolio and specialist centers. For students seeking a professionally oriented education in a dynamic UK capital, Cardiff Metropolitan combines hands-on learning with a supportive campus community and clear routes to career readiness.