Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- ABB
View full entry requirements - UCAS code:
- G46F
- Start date:
- September 2025
- 100% of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- =1st in the UK for spend per student in Computer Science and Information Systems
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 , and , 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. In addition, the optional year in industry is a great opportunity to gain real-world work experience. 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.
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:
- find an employer
- draft an application
- prepare for interviews.
Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Silver
The student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
This rating was awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Find out more about our approach to teaching and supporting you to thrive
Our staff
We worked with a leading motion capture company to integrate motion capture into game development – and our research is recognised internationally.”Dr Paul Newbury
Senior Lecturer in Multimedia Systems
Dr Ronald Grau
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Dr Patrick Holroyd
Scientific Officer - Senior Digital Media Technologist
Careers
IT skills are highly valued in many sectors. Your degree also provides skills in flexibility, critical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail.
Our graduates find employment in a diverse range of fields, including:
- advertising
- marketing and PR
- banking
- telecommunications
- media production.
You benefit from our links with industry, which are as diverse as American Express, Demos (the think-tank) and the V&A Museum. Our curriculum is informed by sector experts who sit on an advisory board, ensuring that what we teach is what industry needs.
Leading companies such as Creative Assembly, IBM, Microsoft and Thales have visited recently to talk to our students.
Graduate destinations
<p>Recent graduates have gone on to jobs such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>full stack internal apps developer</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Unity software developer</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>computer science teacher</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>programmer</p>
</li>
<li>software engineer.</li>
</ul>
<p>Our recent graduates are employed at companies including Unity Technologies, Electric Square, Tripadvisor, American Express, The Software Institute, Sitel Group, The Lego Group and Capita.</p>
<p><em>(Department of Informatics careers database)</em></p>
What to do with a Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence degree
Working while you study
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Design your future at Sussex
Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we’ll help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.
As a Sussex student, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:
- our Career Lab helps you to explore your options, build key skills and connect with employers. Take part in internships, community consultancy projects and insight visits, where you can learn about life at organisations including Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Gatwick Airport and the Knepp Rewilding Project
- one-to-one coaching with your Faculty Careers Consultant can enable you to identify your career goals, write an effective CV and prepare for future interviews
- entrepreneurship initiatives like StartUp Sussex and Ideas Lab can empower you to turn your concepts into reality.
Explore how our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can support you
Winner
Supporting Student and Graduate Employability Award
Winner
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award
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