UndergraduatePart-time

Game Programming

University of DerbyUnited Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

Join a course that will teach you how to design, code and optimise real-time game systems. Work with gameplay, tools and engine programming, focusing on writing fast, efficient code that runs well on modern hardware. Learn in small, agile teams—much like real game studios—working closely with students from Game Art and Game Design. Practise clear communication, problem-solving and teamwork, just as you would in an indie or AAA environment. Be prepared for a wide range of game development roles and gain skills you can use in areas like simulation, XR, serious games and other interactive technologies.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points112 UCAS points
A levelsBBC
T LevelsMerit
BTECDMM
GCSE4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English
Access to HE DiplomaPass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

Campus

  • Derby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study in DerbyEast Midlands

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