Overview

On the Computer Games Technologies with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University you will be equipped with the skills required by industry to make computer games. Such games may be based on mobile platforms or work on traditional PC computers. You will work on the latest game development platforms, use the latest software, and work with like-minded people to achieve your career goals.

Key facts

Learn skills needed for contemporary game development.

Learn how to develop computer games using rigorous methods and processes.

Develop a portfolio of commercial-quality work in the computer games and related industries.

Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start

Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with

high-spec computers and graphics cards in our dedicated games laboratories

PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 development kits

State-of-the-art-machine software and application development environments

modern Virtual Reality headsets

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in

game development

game design

gameplay programming

quality assurance testing

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study Skills For Computing Students

Game Design Theory

Programming 2D Games

3D Game Development

Object Oriented Scripting

Python Programming

Mobile Game Scripting

Virtual And Augmented Reality Applications

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 936 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences 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

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

CDD at A Level

MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma

Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

GCSE

English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4

Maths at grade C or 4

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Equipment and facilities

Careers and opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sheffield

Funding

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