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Computer Games Development (with a placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Development (with a placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Are you a keen programmer who wants to learn about games development in general, as well as technical games programming skills? This course is suited to those who aspire to work in an indie games studio or develop mobile games, and is also good preparation for a career as a software developer in the wider computing industry.
As members of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony, we have access to professional development hardware and software tools. Using industry standard games engines such as UE4 and Unity, you’ll gain experience in developing games from an in...
Are you a keen programmer who wants to learn about games development in general, as well as technical games programming skills? This course is suited to those who aspire to work in an indie games studio or develop mobile games, and is also good preparation for a career as a software developer in the wider computing industry.
As members of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony, we have access to professional development hardware and software tools. Using industry standard games engines such as UE4 and Unity, you’ll gain experience in developing games from an initial concept to finished product. You will have the opportunity to pitch your games to commercial studios, which have included Playground Games, Ubisoft, Codemasters, Team 17 and Media Molecule in recent years.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A46-H86
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Other A-level combinations that meet the required tariff are accepted.
UCAS Tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, Wales, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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