
Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons)
If you love the idea of developing exciting and experimental games, this degree may be for you. Its ideal if youre interested in a career as a games designer.
This course was built with the role of a core games designer or gameplay designer in mind. You’ll focus on scripting in game engines to allow you to take ideas from concept to a playable prototype. Exploring some of the fundamental ideas underpinning modern games, you’ll develop fun, exciting and experimental concepts.
Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including fine art, games design, interac...
If you love the idea of developing exciting and experimental games, this degree may be for you. Its ideal if youre interested in a career as a games designer.<br/><br/>This course was built with the role of a core games designer or gameplay designer in mind. You’ll focus on scripting in game engines to allow you to take ideas from concept to a playable prototype. Exploring some of the fundamental ideas underpinning modern games, you’ll develop fun, exciting and experimental concepts.<br/><br/>Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including fine art, games design, interactive media technology, simulation and mathematical modelling, and they have worked in gaming at all levels. <br/><br/>We have a state-of-the-art games design studio and we have excellent links to influential organisations in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to network with these companies and build contacts for your future career.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G460
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
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Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
A level
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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