BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) for aspiring programmers develops C++ expertise for real-time applications in graphics, AI and game engine development. Students work in C++ or C# across Windows, Linux and console platforms and in the Unity and Unreal engines, using professional hardware including PlayStation development kits, a Vicon motion capture studio and AR/VR labs.

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 Fundamentals of Game Artificial Intelligence, Game Engine Programming, Platform Development, Game Production Studio, Networked Multiplayer Systems, Real-Time Simulation, Agent-Based Decision Making, Audio Programming, Tools Programming, Cross-Platform Development, Advanced Graphics Programming and a final-year project.

Career pathways

Graduates have secured games programming roles and software development roles at companies including Activision, Codemasters, EA, Playground Games, Rebellion, Rockstar Games, Sega, Splash Damage and Sumo Digital.

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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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