Staffordshire University
Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)
Staffordshire University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) and other courses in CAH25 at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21824 £16190 £18405
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24973 £11190 - £20190 £13083 - £23405

Course Description

If you’re a games enthusiast who dreams of creating fantasy worlds and bringing new concepts and characters to life, look no further than our Computer Games Design course.

This is the BEng/MEng route of our Computer Games Design course, which allows you to study for an integrated Masters degree. This course is perfect for anybody wishing to study Computer Games Design to an advanced level. The content for the first two years is the same as the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design degree, with the final year allowing a wider range of options to prepare you for Masters level study.

At the Masters level, you’ll be challenged to create innovative solutions to games design or games art challenges. Through research, development and testing, you’ll create industry level solutions.

Our sector leading facilities boast a hi-tech Vicon Motion Capture Studio, Europe's only Epic Games Centre, hundreds of PCs and game development possibilities with Sony, Vive, Occulus and more. The only limit is your imagination!

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University

30% Therapy professionals
15% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Caring personal services

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 5.0
    • Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Journalism
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Games Design, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)

England UK £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

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Staffordshire University

Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.

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Student composition of Staffordshire University

undergraduates:
12255
postgraduates:
1340
Total:
13595
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Where is this programme taught

Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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