100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course
The digital media and games industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. At Sussex, we have a long history of being at the forefront of digital media development – from the origins of computer graphics, to today’s game-engine-based development and cloud-based video production.
On this degree, you’ll explore the established core technologies of computer science alongside specialised digital media and game development technology. You’ll gain the fundamental computer science knowledge to be at the forefront of advances in:
game development
digital media production
video effects
computer graphics
audio technology.
During your studies, you’ll become familiar with industry-standard equipment and cloud-based production in our digital media production facility and video studios. You’ll benefit from our industry links with companies such as Electric Square, Hangar 13 and Mavis Broadcast, with offices in Brighton. This means you’ll not only gain fundamental skills, but also have the opportunity to experience real-world digital development and industry-initiated projects.
When you graduate, you’ll have a portfolio showing the range of your digital media skills and expertise to potential employers. And, in Brighton you’ll find excellent career opportunities with the many local game and digital media companies.
Accreditation
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Location
Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
About the University of Sussex
Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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We do not expect applicants to have previous programming experience. We encourage applications from anyone who enjoys the challenges of problem-solving and relishes the potential of new technology.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements
At Sussex, we recognise that not everybody has the same support to help them get to higher education. At Sussex it’s important to us to have a diverse, inclusive university community with a range of voices and experiences. Contextual offers are one of the ways we remove the barriers to higher education ensuring that we have fair access to all regardless of background. A contextual offer is a reduced grade offer which is given to students who meet certain eligibility criteria.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
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