Overview

This Computer Science with Games Programming (Hons) degree programme is offered at the University of Huddersfield.

Key Facts

The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Games Programming courses are Game Designers, Games Programmers, Video Game Tester, Software Engineer and Gameplay Engineer.*

Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, our course covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry.

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

Why study Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

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).

Focusing on game-specific technologies, such as shaders, computer vision and virtual reality (VR), you can work in multidisciplinary teams on group projects to both 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.

In your third year, you can choose to take a year-long placement in the industry to further your knowledge and skills. Studying Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) could boost your career opportunities and open doors to careers with substantial earning potential, enabling you to shape the life you want in the future.

This British Computer Society (BCS)-accredited course is built on the foundation of core computer science subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing Science and Mathematics

Computer Organisation and Architecture

Software Design and Development

Real-time Graphics

Game Engine Architecture

Algorithms and Data Structures

Artificial Intelligence

Advanced Computer Games Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through UCAS

BBB at A Level
120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications or from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Merit at T Level.
DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
In addition you must have GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade C and B respectively if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 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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