Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)

Games development is a large and thriving industry in the UK. The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing. This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Games Programming courses are Software Engineer, Games Designer, Environment Artist, Gameplay Programmer and Gameplay Engineer.* Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, our covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry. *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles. You'll study programming languages, including Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard language for writing performant software. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules, covering everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Focusing on game-specific technologies, such as shaders, computer vision and virtual reality (VR), you can work in multidisciplinary teams on group projects to both challenge you and enhance your teamwork skills. You'll have access to industry- standard hardware and software, in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards. In the National Student Survey 2025, Computer Science ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom