Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Do you want to position yourself at the forefront of technical advancement in a constantly evolving industry?

As the technology in the games world advances at pace, programmers are in demand to tackle live issues facing the field. Our staff are actively engaged in research, ensuring you’re learning in line with sector developments. Crucially, staff are fully invested in your potential - in the National Student Survey 2025, Computer Science ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback. This course will set you up for the career you want, whether that is as a games programmer, working in gameplay or AI, or within the wider computing field.

Our foundation degree is designed for students who have the capability to pursue a degree at Huddersfield but do not yet have the required qualifications. The foundation element lasts one year to bring you up-to-speed. If you pass, you’ll progress onto our BCS-accredited BSc(Hons) degree. Once on the full course you’ll enjoy the same benefits as our other students. These include the industry standard software you’ll have access to the games aspect of your course.

Why choose Huddersfield for this course?

Ground yourself in the foundation year to bring yourself up to speed before progressing onto a BCS-accredited degree if you pass.

A Common First Year across our Computing suite of degrees gives you the flexibility to switch courses later if another area is of more interest.

Focus on game-specific technologies while utilising industry-standard hardware and software in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards.