Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)

About the course

Games development is a large and thriving industry in the UK. The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing. This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. 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.

The post-university opportunities for graduates are varied, and you could go on to have a career in roles such as a games programmer, working in gameplay or AI, or within the computing field as a software developer, systems programmer, or applications developer. Graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including gameplay and engine programmer, senior AI programmer, associate producer, and DevOps engineer, in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM*.

*Source: LinkedIn

Entry requirements

Entry is also possible from the Engineering Foundation Year. To progress onto this course from the Foundation Year you must pass all modules and achieve an average mark of 40% or above.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language or 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.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

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