
Computer Games Programming (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Games Programming (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Aimed at aspiring programmers, our Computer Games Programming degree will show you how to create exciting games with professional hardware and software tools.
As members of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony, we have access to professional development hardware and software tools. Our labs will help you to develop for multiple platforms, including consoles, phones, tablets and PCs. We also have a usability lab for testing how people interact with games.
Staffordshire University is also a member of TIGA, the games industry body, which demonstrates t...
Aimed at aspiring programmers, our Computer Games Programming degree will show you how to create exciting games with professional hardware and software tools.<br/><br/>As members of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony, we have access to professional development hardware and software tools. Our labs will help you to develop for multiple platforms, including consoles, phones, tablets and PCs. We also have a usability lab for testing how people interact with games. <br/><br/>Staffordshire University is also a member of TIGA, the games industry body, which demonstrates the course adheres to industry requirements.<br/><br/>Our academics have experience in the industry and are engaged in research, so course content is always relevant. You’ll also get to hear our guest speakers discuss cutting-edge game development tools and processes.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming
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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
I6K8
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
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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