Overview
The Computer Gameplay Design and Production (Hons) program offered by Staffordshire University was built with the role of a core games designer or gameplay designer in mind. You’ll focus on scripting in game engines to allow you to take ideas from concept to a playable prototype. Exploring some of the fundamental ideas underpinning modern games, you’ll develop fun, exciting and experimental concepts.
Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including fine art, games design, interactive media technology, simulation and mathematical modelling. They’ve worked in gaming at all levels and the course leader, Nia Wearn, was listed as one of the UK’s top 100 most influential women in the industry.
We have a state-of-the-art games design studio and we have excellent links to influential organisations in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to network with these companies and build contacts for your future career.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production.
Careers
- Computer Gameplay Design and Production graduates are recruited by both large and small companies, working on a range of platforms and games. We have alumni working in a variety of technical and games design and production roles for companies such as Auroch Digital, Rockstar Games, Sony, Codemasters, Rebellion, Creative Assembly, Ubisoft, Rare, SEGA and Frontier Developments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals Of Gameplay
- 3D Games Engines
- Games Design
- Rapid Games Prototyping
- Narratology For Games
- Gameplay Applications
- Junior Collaborative Game Development And Testing
- Advanced 3D Games Engines And Scripting
- New Developments In Games
- Game Interface Design And Implementation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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The main deadline for applications is 29 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Graphic Design Video Games & Animation View 816 other Bachelors in Film, Photography & Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Apply through UCAS
We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.
- Typical UCAS offer: 112 points
- A levels: BBC
- BTEC: DMM
Tuition Fee
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International
16750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stoke-on-Trent
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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