Computer Gameplay Design and Production with a Foundation Year
University of StaffordshireComputer Gameplay Design and Production with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Staffordshire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 78% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AE.
A-Level Entry
AE
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
77.6%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
If you love the idea of developing exciting and experimental games, this degree may be for you. It's ideal if you're interested in a career as a games designer.
This course was built with the role of a core games designer or gameplay designer in mind. You’ll focus on scripting in game engines to allow you to take ideas from concept to a playable prototype. Exploring some of the fundamental ideas underpinning modern games, you’ll develop fun, exciting and experimental concepts.
Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including fine art, games design, interactive media technology, simulation and mathematical modelling, and they have worked in gaming at all levels.
We have a state-of-the-art games design studio and we have excellent links to influential organisations in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to network with these companies and build contacts for your future career.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time including foundation year
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer games and animation
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ