Overview

This Computer Games Development course at The University of Lancashire prepares you for a successful career in software engineering and the games industry.

You’ll get to develop your programming expertise using C++, maths and problem solving. During the course you’ll study computer graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), game mechanics and effective practical software development.

Career:

Computer games developers work as part of a multi-skilled team to produce high quality, innovative and exciting products to tight deadlines. You’ll graduate with the full set of skills you need to create a complex, interactive computer game.

Accreditation

This course has CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional) accreditation leading to professional membership of the BCS and full CEng accreditation from the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. This is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS and the Engineering Council.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Computing Challenge

Games essentials

Programming

Computer Systems and Security

Systems Analysis and Database Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design View 257 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.

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General requirements

96-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM

BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (C+) - M

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK fees:

Placement year £1,955 for the placement year

Part-time £1,630 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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