Computer Games Development, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Computer Games Development focuses on software development for computer games and prepares students for software engineering and the games industry. Students develop their own games using C++ in the Games Laboratory. The university reports that its students have won the Games Programming Award at the Aardvark Swift Search for a Star competition more than any other university.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Games Concepts, Programming, Games Development 1 and 2, Computer Graphics, Mathematics and Technologies for Games, Artificial Intelligence, Cross Platform Development and the Honours Degree Project.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to work for games companies including Capcom, Codemasters, Crytek, EA Games, Jagex, Rare, Rockstar and Travellers Tales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree, or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent), or West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition; placement year fee £1,955 not included Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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