BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our computer games development degree is designed to help you become a games programmer. From the word go you’ll be hands-on, developing games as you prepare for an exciting career at the cutting-edge of interactive digital content. In our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop the essential skills of programming and learn the relevant maths and physics required for games design and development, as well as specialist games development and design techniques.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Computer Games Development degree gives you the technical foundations and creative experience needed to design and build modern interactive worlds. Core first‑year modules such as Programming Fundamentals and Game Engine Development introduce you to coding, problem‑solving and the inner workings of engines like Unity and Unreal, helping you understand how gameplay systems are constructed and how to prototype ideas effectively. Year 1 core: Computer Games Programming, Mathematics and Physics for Game Development, Game Design Principles, Game Mechanics. Year 2 core: Algorithms and Data Structures, Robust, Performant and Scalable Development, Games and VFX Industry, Rapid Game Prototyping. Year 3 core: Game Studio, Game Engines, Tools Development, Final Year Project.

Career pathways

A BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development degree prepares you for careers across the fast‑evolving digital, new media, and creative industries. You’ll develop the technical and creative expertise needed for roles in games design, games development, and games programming, while also building the wider computing skills that open pathways into software engineering, UX analysis, and technology management across both public and private sector organisations.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBB, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDD in IT, Computing or Creative Digital Media Production. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science or Engineering will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points. T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development. Applicants with T level in Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services or Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing. Mathematics or a science subject. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade B in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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