BSc (Hons) Games Programming at Teesside University

Programme overview

This BSc is a specialist games programming course taught by experienced developers and researchers. It covers programming and agile software engineering, gaming hardware and platforms, gameplay programming, user interfaces and AI, networked multiplayer games, and graphics, animation, physics and simulation programming. An optional work placement year is available at no extra cost.

Department: Computer Games | Duration: 3 years (4 with optional work placement year); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part-time 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Algorithmic Problem Solving, Game Creation, Game Programming Fundamentals and Game Software Engineering. Year 2 includes Games Engine Construction, Mobile and Multiplayer, Programming for Game Engines and Journeyman; final-year options include 3D Graphics and AI for Games.

Career pathways

Gameplay programmer, tools programmer, middleware developer, mobile application programmer and mainstream software development; graduates have joined studios such as Ubisoft, Creative Assembly, Microsoft and Traveller's Tales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96-112 UCAS points and either GCSE maths grade 4, Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number) or Level 2 Functional Skills; alternative equivalent or higher qualifications accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (PTE Academic 59) under the undergraduate Computer Games band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with optional work placement year); 4 years with foundation year (5 with placement); part

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