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Computer Games Design

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University of Staffordshire London
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Course summary

Develop your skills on our Computer Games Design degree. Ideal if you’re interested in working a developer within the video games industry in a role such as a Level Designer, 3D Artist, or Technical Designer. Our Computer Games Design degree explores the creative and technical aspects of games production, giving you the necessary skills to develop, produce and publish games titles. We work closely with industry partners to ensure that course content remains relevant, giving our students excellent networking opportunities in the games industry.

You’ll explore the creative and technical aspects of games production and have access to an industry-grade computer suite and software such as 3DS Max, Substance and Unreal engine as well as the Twine narrative games engines. Using professional techniques acquired through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and industry workshops, you will develop a portfolio of industry standard work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design

Modules

Course Modules

Year One: Game Audio and VFX; Introduction to Games Design; Mechanics Prototyping; Games Designers’ Toolkit

Year Two Core: Game Production Studio; Mission and UX Design; Systems Design for Games
Year Two Optional: User Interface Design; Cinematics for Games Designers; Audio Design for Games; Rational Level Design; Realtime VFX

Year Three Core: A choice of one of the following: Final Year Project: Technical Artefact; Final Year Project: Collaborative Project; Final Year Project: Dissertation
Year Three Optional: Prototyping For Technical Design; Advanced Level Design; Programming for Game Designers; Rapid Games Design; Games Design Live Brief- Levels; Games Design Live Brief – Technical Design

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Staffordshire London

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
I732
Institution code:
S72
Campus name:
University of Staffordshire London
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
I732
Institution code:
S72
Campus name:
University of Staffordshire London

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

T Level
Pass (C and above)

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.

UCAS Tariff
112-120

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice

Scottish Higher

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM

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).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17285

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.

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