Overview

The 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:

Data Structures and Algorithms for Games

3D Computer Graphics

Digital Games Content Production

Software Engineering for Games

User Experience Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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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

Game Design Computer Sciences View 256 other Bachelors in Game Design in United Kingdom

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: CCD (88)

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

A levels

CCD

International Baccalaureate

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18740 GBP / year

≈ 18740 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home Study abroad year:

£1,507

Placement year

Home: £2,010

International student: £3,910

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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Liverpool

Funding

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