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Computer Science for Games (Top up)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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Course summary:

  • Dedicated PlayStation® 5 development studio

  • Develop high-performance software with C++ and industry-standard tools for game development

  • Explore game engine architecture, graphics rendering and advanced shader programming

  • Gain experience through professional game development environments

This game programming degree blends core computer science with real-time rendering and software engineering. You’ll develop a commercial-quality portfolio and develop a deep understanding of how to create the tools behind today’s most successful games. The course prepares you for technical careers in the games industry and beyond.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-computer-science-for-games-1-year-topup/full-time

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

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14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
CC05
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CC05
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

HND, or equivalent, where games programming is the focus, and must include experience of programming in C\C++.

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Additional entry requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this coursehttps://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-computer-science-for-games-1-year-topup/full-time

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students studying full-time in 2026/27 is £9,790 for the course. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £18,000 per year.

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