Middlesbrough,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Games Programming in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University
Teesside University
|
Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,000
(c. USD22,714.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program ranks among the UK's top game development courses and enjoys strong industry recognition. You'll learn from veteran developers and globally acclaimed researchers on this specialized track. Ever curious about the creation process behind your favorite games? Game programmers craft interactive elements, visuals, and soundscapes - a technically demanding role requiring advanced coding expertise. The curriculum equips you with software engineering prowess combined with game-specific knowledge, preparing you for careers in this dynamic field. Beyond coursework, you'll participate in game jams, coding competitions, and professional networking opportunities.
The program focuses on these core areas:
coding principles and agile development methodologies
gaming systems and platforms (mobile devices and consoles)
interactive gameplay systems and user experience design (including multimodal interfaces)
AI implementation
online multiplayer architectures (from social games to MMOs)
visual rendering, motion systems, physics engines, and simulation programming.
Duration: 3 years (or 4 with an optional industry placement)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
96-112 points and either maths GCSE grade 4, Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number) or Level 2 Functional Skills. We also accept alternative equivalent or higher level qualifications.
Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS tariff calculator. If your qualifications are not listed, contact our admissions team as we may accept alternatives.
For entry onto an undergraduate degree programme, you would normally need a pass in at least two A levels, or equivalent level 3 qualifications as a minimum. The new level 3 T levels, offered from September 2020, will be considered for entry onto our courses. There may be some course-specific requirements. You may also need GCSE passes at grade 4 (or C) or above, or other level 2 qualifications. These may be required in specific subjects, depending on your university course but please visit the relevant course page for more details, including any additional course requirements such as an interview, portfolio or audition. Other level 2 qualifications may be accepted as alternatives. Some courses ask for additional entry requirements because of the requirements of the associated profession.
IELTS - 5.5
PTE (Academic) - 59
Cambridge English scale - 162
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II Pass
Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS tariff calculator. If your qualifications are not listed, contact our admissions team as we may accept alternatives.
For entry onto an undergraduate degree programme, you would normally need a pass in at least two A levels, or equivalent level 3 qualifications as a minimum. The new level 3 T levels, offered from September 2020, will be considered for entry onto our courses. There may be some course-specific requirements. You may also need GCSE passes at grade 4 (or C) or above, or other level 2 qualifications. These may be required in specific subjects, depending on your university course but please visit the relevant course page for more details, including any additional course requirements such as an interview, portfolio or audition. Other level 2 qualifications may be accepted as alternatives. Some courses ask for additional entry requirements because of the requirements of the associated profession.
IELTS - 5.5
PTE (Academic) - 59
Cambridge English scale - 162
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II Pass
Tuition
GBP
17,000