Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Game Programming

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Game Programming course at Birmingham City University is designed to propel you into the dynamic world of game development. Immerse yourself in our advanced game programming labs, equipped with the latest software and hardware, including high-performance PCs and VR development kits.

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE and Other Level 2 Requirements

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

A Level, BTEC, and Other Level 3 Requirements

• A Level / AS Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent).
• Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma / Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• T Level: Merit overall.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3.
• OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.
• Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC).
• Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points.

International Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall.
• EU / International students: Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

Fees & How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BSc (Hons).
• Starting: Sep 2025.
• Mode: Full Time.
• Duration: 3 Years.
• Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26.

International Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BSc (Hons).
• Starting: Sep 2025.
• Mode: Full Time.
• Duration: 3 Years.
• Fees: £17,690 in 2025/26.

Course in Depth

Year One

• Game Programming: 20 credits.
• Modelling: 20 credits.
• Game Asset Pipeline: 20 credits.
• Game Mechanics: 20 credits.
• Animation: 20 credits.
• Game Design: 20 credits.

Year Two

• High Performance Libraries: 20 credits.
• Web and Mobile Development: 20 credits.
• Game Studio Production: 20 credits.
• Game Engine Architecture: 20 credits.
• Computer Graphics: 20 credits.
• Collaborative Practice: 20 credits.

Year Three

• Game Artificial Intelligence: 20 credits.
• Network Programming: 20 credits.
• Game Physics: 20 credits.
• Console Game Development: 20 credits.
• Individual Honours Project: 40 credits.

Employability

The BSc (Hons) Game Programming course at Birmingham City University prioritises equipping you with a robust set of skills tailored to enhance your future employability in the fast-evolving gaming industry.

Facilities & Staff

At Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Game Programming course boasts cutting-edge facilities designed to mimic a professional game development environment.

Our Facilities

• Motion Capture (Mocap) Labs.
• Texture Creation and Photogrammetry Equipment.
• VR and AR Development Kits.
• Dedicated Game Studios.

Our Staff

• Dr David Walton: Course Leader – BSc (Hons) Game Programming.
• Dr Xi Guo: Senior Lecturer in Computer Games Technology.