| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Computing (Games Programming) BSc (Hons)
Overview
Develop the knowledge and skills to create exciting new computer games, on a degree accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. From design to implementation of games software, you’ll have everything you need to launch your career in gaming.
Course Features
- International students can apply
- Professional accreditation
- Sandwich year option available
- Studying abroad option available
- Work placement opportunity
What You'll Study
Year 1
- Accessible Web Design and Development
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
Year 2
- Computer Graphics
- Database Systems
- Games Engines
- Games Programming
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Professional Practice II
Year 3
- Digital Design and Production
- Distributed Systems
- Emerging Games Technologies
- Interface Programming
- Research and Development Project
How You'll Study
Our teaching methods have been designed in consultation with leading employers in the region, ensuring you gain relevant experience and use industry-standard equipment. As well as lectures, modules use student seminars and there is extensive laboratory work which gives you the chance to express your own opinions and ideas.
How You'll Be Assessed
The pattern of assessment is varied and is designed to ensure you acquire a range of skills, particularly those required by future employers. You will design and write programs, write reports and essays, critically analyse documents, deliver oral presentations and undertake examinations.
Who Will Be Teaching You
You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development. The programme team are specialists in computing and active researchers in areas including mobile computing, computer vision, web information architecture and 3D graphics.
Entry Criteria
- Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
- Example offers:
- A Level: BCC-BBC
- UCAS Tariff points: 104-112 points
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM)
- T Level: Overall grade of Merit
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
How to Apply
- Apply full-time through UCAS
- Apply part-time directly to Edge Hill University
Facilities
The Department of Computer Science is based in the state-of-the-art £13million Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Computer Science and Engineering students.
Finance
- 2025/26 Tuition fees:
- UK Full-Time: £9,535 per year
- UK Part-Time: £79 per credit for 360 credits
- International: £17,000 per year
Your Future Career
With a specialised degree in games programming, you’ll be qualified to follow a number of career paths. You could go into game developing, software engineering, programming or unity developing. You can apply for jobs such as:
- Unity Developer
- C# Programmer
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Developer
- 3D Developer
Our students have gone on to work for industry names like Players’ Lounge, Person Centred Software Ltd, and Recourse AI.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Year 1:
- Accessible Web Design and Development
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Year 2:
- Computer Graphics
- Database Systems
- Games Engines
- Games Programming
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Professional Practice 2
- Year 3:
- Digital Design and Production
- Distributed Systems
- Emerging Games Technologies
- Interface Programming
- Research and Development Project
Assessment:
- Coursework
- Exams
- Practical assessments
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
- Project supervision
Careers:
- Unity Developer
- C# Programmer
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Developer
- 3D Developer
Other:
- The program is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
- Graduates may be eligible for chartered status.
- The program is based in the state-of-the-art £13million Tech Hub.
- The Tech Hub includes specialist laboratories for networking and games programming.
- The program includes a four-screen CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) for immersive 3D experiences.
Entry Requirements:
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics. Example offers Qualification Requirement A Level BCC-BBC. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). T Level Overall grade of Merit. International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification. If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
