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Computer Science (Game Engineering)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

The video game industry is fast-growing and always changing, with lots of chances to be creative and try new ideas. Game engineers design and develop interactive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. With our degree you can shape the future of entertainment. You could also bring skills to other industries transformed by game techniques, including:

education
healthcare
aerospace
This degree will teach you the key elements of creating modern computer games. You’ll learn to design, develop and use computer graphics software on different platforms, including game consoles and advanced 3D reality environments.

You’ll learn to design and develop software that drives computer games, including:

gaming simulations
computer game development
You'll study a broad Computer Science curriculum in your first two years. You’ll learn about creative problem-solving, program design and implementation.

In your final year, you’ll learn more about game engineering and study more specialised modules.

You'll also have the option to take part in a paid industry placement or study abroad year. You'll benefit from our strong links with companies such as:

Epic (Fortnite)
Activision (Call of Duty)
Ubisoft (Assassins Creed)
Rockstar North (Grand Theft Auto)
You'll be based in the Urban Sciences Building on our Newcastle Helix campus. You’ll have access to industry-leading facilities, such as our Games Lab, and study in the same environment as industry leaders.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
G450
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
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:
G450
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 45 credits M: 0 credits

A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject..

Scottish Higher
AAABB

Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points

Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H1, H2, H2, H3

Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

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

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