BSc Computer Games Design and Programming
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Design and Programming, a games design degree centered on the technical and creative creation of interactive virtual worlds. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is run in affiliation with games industry body TIGA. The first year introduces foundational practices through Core Programming Concepts For Games, Fundamentals Of Game Artificial Intelligence, Game Engine Programming, and Introduction To Systems Prototyping. The second year expands technical proficiency with Game Production Studio, Mechanics Design, Programming Architectures For Engines, and User Interface Design. The final year involves advanced technical study and independent investigation supported by Experimental Gameplay Design, Advanced Level Design, Final Year Project: Collaborative Project, and Final Year Project: Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 241 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 79 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 27%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 18%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 42%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 565 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Programming Concepts For Games
- Fundamentals Of Game Artificial Intelligence
- Game Engine Programming
- Introduction To Systems Prototyping
- Game Production Studio
- Mechanics Design
- Programming Architectures For Engines
- Agent-Based Decision Making
- Cross Reality
- Rational Level Design
- User Interface Design
- Experimental Gameplay Design
- Advanced Level Design
- Final Year Project: Collaborative Project
- Final Year Project: Dissertation
- Final Year Project: Technical Artefact
- Further Engines Prototyping
- Integrated Systems Programming
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Design and Programming at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Design and Programming at University of Staffordshire do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Design and Programming at University of Staffordshire?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Games Design and Programming at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Design and Programming at University of Staffordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.