30Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
If you love the idea of developing exciting games and compelling gameplay experiences, this degree is for you. You will learn how to use game engines and scripting techniques, enabling you to take your ideas from concepts to playable game prototypes. It's ideal if you're interested in a career as a games designer or games producer. The course explores the fundamental principles that underpin modern games development, so you can develop fun, exciting, and innovative projects during your time with us. In addition to preparing you for the commerical games development sector, this couse will also equip you with the knowlege required for entrepreneurial careers. Our sector leading facilities include: the Epic Games Centre, hundreds of gaming PC’s, a Vicon Motion Capture Suite, VR and Mixed Reality Studios, 3D printing and fabrication, and the Maker Space. The only limit is your imagination! Our academics come from a variety of backgrounds, including fine art, games design, interactive media technology, programming, and VR. We have excellent links to the games industry, with talks and events throughout the year. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio and network with these companies to build contacts for your future career.
Modules
Year 1 (Foundation Year) (Core) Game Theory and Mechanics, Photoshop for Games and Animation, Introductory Modelling and rendering, 2D Games Engines Year 2 (Core) Introduction to 3D Game Engines, Introduction to Games Design, Fundamentals of Gameplay Year 3 (Core) Junior Collaborative Game Development and Testing, Advanced 3D Games Engines and Scripting, Gameplay Applications. Year 4 (Core) Senior Collaborative Game Development and Testing, Individual Games Technology Project, Individual Games Technology Portfolio.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G466
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - AE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
AS - AE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D* - PP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D* - P
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D* - P
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D* - P
Extended Project - A* - E
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H5, H6, H6, H6, H6
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - PPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D* - PP
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma - D*D*, PP
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - D*D*, PP
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma - D* - P
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D* - P
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate - D* - P
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
University of Staffordshire
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE