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Games Development

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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Course summary

Are you interested in a career in games development? You might want to create your own games from scratch as an independent developer. Or you could make your mark within larger organisations on high-profile games. From learning about the design to the implementation of games software, our games development degree allows you to explore multiple opportunities within the computer science sector.

You will be taught by our academic staff who have vast industry experience. We’ll cover the core theories and practices of computer science and games development, as well as a range of subjects such as mathematics for games development, programming languages and 3D modelling.

Learning in our state of the art £13m Tech Hub, you’ll access hardware such as stationary and mobile VR, XR and robotics. Develop the knowledge and skills to create exciting new computer games. You’ll learn modelling and master event-driven program design and graphical user interface, mathematics for games development, and applied design.

We know what you need to stand out in a competitive job market. Our Professional Practice module helps you begin to create a professional portfolio ready to show prospective employers. Optional additional opportunities such as taking accredited courses or completing a sandwich placement will further assist you to launch your career in the gaming industry.

Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

Assessment method

The pattern of assessment is varied and is designed to ensure you acquire a range of skills, particularly those required by future employers. You will design and write programs, write reports and essays, critically analyse documents, deliver oral presentations and undertake examinations. We want you to develop an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Ormskirk (Main Campus)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
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:
I611
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

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:
I611
Institution code:
E42
Campus name:
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 points

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.

A level
BCC - BBC

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

T Level
M

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We have a long-standing commitment to widening access to higher education and our entry requirements have flexibility to make appropriate offers to applicants based on their background. Most of our courses publish a tariff-point range for entry to allow flexibility to consider an applicant’s full portfolio, including any contextual information provided. We assess the entire application in our decision making and encourage applicants to provide contextual information.

Learn more on the Edge Hill University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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