
Computer Games Design (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Design (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)
Develop your skills on our Computer Games Design degree. Ideal if youre interested in becoming a 3D artist, animator or games designer.
Our Computer Games Design degree explores the creative and technical aspects of games production, giving you the necessary skills to develop, produce and publish games titles.
This course is accredited by the industry games body TIGA, and will give you the skills to become a 3D artist, animator or games designer. We work closely with industry partners to ensure that course content remains relevant, giving our students excellent net...
Develop your skills on our Computer Games Design degree. Ideal if youre interested in becoming a 3D artist, animator or games designer.<br/><br/>Our Computer Games Design degree explores the creative and technical aspects of games production, giving you the necessary skills to develop, produce and publish games titles.<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the industry games body TIGA, and will give you the skills to become a 3D artist, animator or games designer. We work closely with industry partners to ensure that course content remains relevant, giving our students excellent networking opportunities in the games industry.<br/><br/>Our facilities boast a hi-tech Vicon Motion Capture Studio, a specialist Games Centre, hundreds of PCs and game development possibilities with Sony, Vive, Oculus and more.<br/><br/>You’ll develop your skills by using industry standard software and hardware such as Autodesk Creative Suite and the Unreal and Unity games engines. Using professional techniques acquired through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and industry workshops, you will develop a portfolio of industry standard work.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I641
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice
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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