University of Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Computer Games is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll build a strong foundation in the mechanics, concepts and techniques of computer games and in core computer science theory, preparing you to create new virtual worlds, characters and stories. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Computer Games gives you the skills and industry-standard techniques to design and implement your very own computer games, virtual reality training and gamification. You’ll learn from active computer scientists and engineers whose work and teaching are driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. By graduation, you’ll have the confidence to create the outline design specification for your own computer game – then implement it. You’ll also be ready to apply your knowledge of computer games and computer science to various sectors.
Modules
Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- G610
- Institution code:
- E70
- Campus name:
- Colchester Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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 | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25050 | Year 1 |
| International | £25050 | 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
Fees displayed are for the 2026-27 academic year. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ