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Computing (Games Programming) BSc (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

Develop the knowledge and skills to create exciting new computer games, on a degree accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (subject to re-approval). From design to implementation of games software, you’ll have everything you need to launch your career in gaming.AI for games engines, SFX and CGI, streaming media. Pack your CV with the skills and knowledge the billion-dollar games industry needs. Your games programming degree will be based in our £13m Tech Hub with our dedicated gaming laboratory and specialist high-specification computers.You’ll learn essential programming languages as well as digital design and production. Study 3D graphics theory and practice using our super immersive 3D virtual environment. We encourage you to create virtual experiences in 4K resolution in our four-screen CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment).Study the streaming media behind games like World of Warcraft and explore mobile apps. Learn specialist animation like CGI and explore SFX as you master the core languages and practices of gaming technology.Our programme aligns to the current SFIAplus skill standards, widely recognised among the IT industry and adopted by the British Computer Society (BCS). You’ll meet industry programming standards and take the first step to chartered status by graduating from this course.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2025

Venue

Ormskirk (Main Campus)

St Helens Road,

Ormskirk,

Lancashire,

L39 4QP, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University was named Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

  • Graduate employment rate of 95.6 percent within 15 months
  • Top three in the North West for student satisfaction
  • Brand-new GBP 8.5 million students’ union in 2024
  • Scholarships and bursaries available