BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) builds skills across programming, design, art and production for roles in indie and AAA studios, on a computer science foundation covering C++, Unreal Engine, tools development, VFX and 3D asset pipelines. Students work in multidisciplinary teams, use PlayStation 5 development kits, mobile platforms and high-spec PCs, and take part in sponsored game jams and portfolio reviews.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year or a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Games Design, Fundamentals of Game Artificial Intelligence, Indie Game Development, Game Production Studio, Mobile Games Development, Programming Architectures for Engines, Game Ready Asset Creation, Realtime VFX, Experimental Games Production, Cross Reality and Indie Business, with options such as Writing for Video Games.

Career pathways

Many graduates have secured roles at companies including Codemasters, Double Eleven, Flix Interactive, Frontier, Kwalee, Lucid Games, Niantic, Playtonic, Rebellion, Rockstar, Supermassive and Two Point Studios.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Other UK qualifications accepted: Access to HE Diploma (Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points, with a reduced tariff offer for Access applicants), UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma (Merit overall); OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (DMM); T Levels (minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, the Irish Leaving Certificate and Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales are considered, with offers normally in line with the standard requirements and possibly with specific grades in relevant subjects. Foundation-year entry (4-year route): 48 UCAS points; A-levels A, DD or EEE; BTEC PPP. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component is the University standard for most courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year or a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time)

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