
Computer Gameplay Design and Production with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Gameplay Design and Production with a Foundation Year 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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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G466
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 48 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H5,H6,H6,H6,H6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
A,E
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Extended Project
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
D*D*,PP
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
D*D*,PP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
A level
A,E
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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