Stoke-on-Trent,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming With a Placement Year in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire
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Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,750
(c. USD22,324.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As participants in Sony's PlayStation® First Academic Program, we receive specialized development hardware and software. Our facilities support multi-platform development for consoles, mobile devices, and computers, featuring a dedicated usability lab for game interaction studies. Staffordshire University's TIGA membership further validates our alignment with industry standards.
Our faculty combines professional experience with ongoing research, ensuring up-to-date curriculum. Industry experts regularly share insights on advanced game development techniques.
From day one, you'll build a professional portfolio through hands-on projects involving game creation, AI systems, physics engines, DirectX/OpenGL graphics, and multiplayer networking. The program covers essential languages like C, Java, and C#, along with software engineering principles for scalable development.
Career Paths
Alumni hold programming positions at major studios including Codemasters, Activision, and Rockstar Games. Others pursue software development careers with organizations like CERN, BMW, and IBM.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
112-120 UCAS Tariff points
GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T Levels - 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
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT (we do not currently accept Home Edition - Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Reading: 18, Writing: 17
International Baccalaureate - Pass in IB English Language or Literature‚ÄØHL grade 4 or SL grade 5
Tuition
GBP
16,750