BSc (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) with a Placement Year in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

As participants in Sony's PlayStation® First Academic Program, we gain exclusive access to professional-grade development hardware and software. Our specialized labs support development across various platforms, from consoles to mobile devices and PCs, including a dedicated usability lab for game interaction testing. Staffordshire University's TIGA membership further validates that our curriculum meets industry standards. Our faculty combines real-world industry experience with ongoing research to ensure course material remains current. Additionally, industry guest speakers share insights on the latest game development techniques and technologies.
From day one, you'll build a professional portfolio through hands-on projects involving game creation, AI systems, physics engines, DirectX/OpenGL graphics programming, and multiplayer network development. The curriculum covers essential programming languages like C and C#, along with software engineering principles for building robust, large-scale applications.

Career Opportunities
Our alumni hold programming positions at leading game studios including Codemasters, Activision, and Rockstar Games. Others have pursued successful careers in software development with major organizations like IBM, BMW, and CERN.