Course Summary

Staffordshire University’s established computing games have been at the forefront of the education sector, and we have now brought that esteem and innovation to London, the technological capital of the country. You will be taught in our brand-new East London campus based in Here East, in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Here East is home to high-tech businesses and leading universities specializing in industries of the future. You will be taught in open plan learning spaces with the best in new and future technology and have access to social spaces for industry networking to set you up for the best start to your career in games. On the course you’ll develop your skills by using industry standard software and hardware such as Adobe Creative Cloud, 3DS Max and the Unreal game engine. Using professional techniques acquired through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and industry workshops, you will develop a portfolio of industry standard work. Upon graduation from Staffordshire University London, you should be prepared for careers as an: Animator, Applications Developer, Games Designer, Graphic Designer, Multimedia Programmer, Software Engineer, VFX Artist, and more. In Year 1 you’ll learn about level development pipelines and games mechanics design and implementation. You’ll cover 3D modelling skills and develop an understanding of 3D games engines. In your second year, you'll work on a group project as a junior member of a development team. You will specialise as a game designer through modules covering advanced game engines, scripting and UI design. Your third year will see you become a senior member of the collaborative development team. Finalising your skillset and portfolio through individual projects and games production modules. Representatives from games companies come to the University for development and training, providing you with excellent opportunities to network with industry professionals and potential employers. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 (Core) Introduction to Games Design, Introduction to 3D Games Engines, Introduction to 3D Modelling for Games, Narratology for Games Year 2 (Core)Junior Collaborative Game Development and Testing, 3D Games Design and Development, Advanced 3D Games Engines and Scripting, Game Interface Design and Implementation Year 3 (Core)Senior Collaborative Games Development & Testing, Advanced Games Design and Production, Individual Games Technology Portfolio, Individual Games Technology Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: I732

Institution code: S72

Campus Name: Staffordshire University London

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Some subjects will require previous study in specific subjects. Please refer to the course pages on the University website

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14000.0 Year 1
International 14000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

College Road
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE

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