Computer Games Development (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Development (with a placement year) 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
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Codes/info
Course Code
I622
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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