Program Overview

Computer Games Programming

Course Overview

Become a specialist in your field, whether you want to be a games programmer or a software engineer. Our course will help you develop specialist skills in areas such as gameplay, artificial intelligence, gaming tools, and mobile gaming, and learn to create software using industry-standard programming languages such as C# and C++.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Cambridge
• ENTRY: UCAS code: I611
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Game Concepts and Analysis
• Developing for Games Engines
• Introduction to Games Programming
• Software Development for Games
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Collaborative Games Development
• Technical Development for Games
• Complex Systems for Games
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 3

• Studio Practice for Games
• Major Project for Games

Student Work

Our student showcase features artwork from our computer games students, including:

• Artwork for Final Project by Sam McHaffie
• Artwork by Caitlin Pirie
• Artwork by David Lopes
• Artwork by Maria Sosnovska
• Artwork by Ryan Kelly
• Artwork by Talia Smith

Facilities

Our games studio is filled with the latest industry-standard tools and equipment, including:

• Gaming and 3D modelling software
• HD cameras
• Graphic tablets

Careers

Our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming degree course will prepare you for programming-focused roles such as gameplay programmer, artificial intelligence programmer, tools programmer, and mobile programmer. You could also apply your skills to software development.

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living Costs

Living at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year. You may be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs.

Apply for Computer Games Programming

You can apply through UCAS or directly to Anglia Ruskin University.