Overview

Computer Games Development with Foundation Year (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University will prepare you to be a computer game developer ready to work and succeed in this challenging and exciting industry. The topics typically covered in this course include:

C/C++ computer programming languages

Applied mathematics for game physics and computer graphics

Shader-based 3D graphics programming using industry standard API such as OpenGL and DirectX

Multi-platforms (PC and consoles) gameplay programming, including techniques such as game content pipelining, multi-threading, artificial intelligence, memory management and optimisation

Game design, level design, game production and digital game content production.

Career

There are many career openings for Computer Games Technology graduates in computer games development, software engineering, multimedia authoring, and interactive TV development.

Many of our graduates have gone on to work for games development companies like Sony Liverpool, Lucid Games, Bizarre Creations, TT-Games, TT-Fusion, Juice Games, Electronic Arts, Eurocom, Spiral House and many more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algorithms and Computing

Mathematics for Engineering and Technology 1

Programming

Personal, Academic and Skills Development

Information Systems Development

Creative Computing

Applied Computing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: BBC-ABB (112-128)
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement (home student): £1,905

Placement (international student): £3,830

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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