Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).

Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree.

Games development is a thriving industry in the UK. The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing.

This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry. You’ll also have the chance to explore the latest issues in computer games.

You'll study programming languages, including Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules, covering everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Why Study Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
Focusing on game-specific technologies, such as shaders, computer vision and virtual reality (VR), you can work in multidisciplinary teams on group projects to challenge you and enhance your teamwork skills. You'll have access to industry- standard hardware and software, in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards, too. In your fourth year, you can take a year-long industry placement.

You could go on to have a career in roles such as a games programmer, working in Gameplay or Artificial Intelligence, or within the computing field as a software developer, systems programmer, or applications developer. Or if you’d like to set up your own business, our Enterprise Placement Year (EPY), gives students from the UK the chance to start your own independent studio. Studying Computer Science with Games Programming doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of computing and games.

Graduates from courses in this subject area went on to work in roles including network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer, and DevOps engineer, in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM†.

†Source: LinkedIn

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.