Computer Games Development (with a placement year)
University of StaffordshireComputer Games Development (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Staffordshire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, taught sandwich over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Are you a keen programmer who wants to learn about games development in general, as well as technical games programming skills? This course is suited to those who aspire to work in an indie games studio or develop mobile games, and is also good preparation for a career as a software developer in the wider computing industry.
As members of the PlayStation® First Academic Program run by Sony, we have access to professional development hardware and software tools. Using industry standard games engines such as UE4 and Unity, you’ll gain experience in developing games from an initial concept to finished product. You will have the opportunity to pitch your games to commercial studios, which have included Playground Games, Ubisoft, Codemasters, Team 17 and Media Molecule in recent years.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Sandwich
- 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