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You will be taught by our academic staff who have vast industry experience. We’ll cover the core theories and practices of computer science and games development, as well as a range of...
Are you interested in a career in games development? You might want to create your own games from scratch as an independent developer. Or you could make your mark within larger organisations on high-profile games. From learning about the design to the implementation of games software, our games development degree allows you to explore multiple opportunities within the computer science sector.<br/><br/>You will be taught by our academic staff who have vast industry experience. We’ll cover the core theories and practices of computer science and games development, as well as a range of subjects such as mathematics for games development, programming languages and 3D modelling.<br/><br/>Learning in our state of the art £13m Tech Hub, you’ll access hardware such as stationary and mobile VR, XR and robotics. Develop the knowledge and skills to create exciting new computer games. You’ll learn modelling and master event-driven program design and graphical user interface, mathematics for games development, and applied design.<br/><br/>We know what you need to stand out in a competitive job market. Our Professional Practice module helps you begin to create a professional portfolio ready to show prospective employers. Optional additional opportunities such as taking accredited courses or completing a sandwich placement will further assist you to launch your career in the gaming industry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Provider Details
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Course Code
I611
Institution Code
E42
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
112
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.
D:15,M:30,P:0
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
B,C,C
B,B,C
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
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