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Bachelor of Computer Games Programming and Design

Solent University

  • Southampton, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Solent University campus

About the program

A degree in programming and designing computer games.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply computing and analytical techniques to problems in Computer Games Programming and Design. Design
  • evaluate or improve relevant digital solutions using appropriate technical methods. Communicate findings and collaborate on practical projects while considering professional and ethical responsibilities.

Career outcomes

  • Game developer
  • UX designer
  • games industry

Curriculum

  • Honours degree with game studio modules each year. Topics include game development and coding foundations
  • game design
  • advanced game development
  • building games from scratch with engine architecture
  • and designing spaces and stories. A placement year in industry is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 104-120 UCAS tariff points (e.g. two A-levels or BTEC equivalents)
  • or qualifications equivalent to British A-levels; flexible entry may apply
  • UCAS tariff points vary by course (e.g. 104-120 for Accountancy and Finance); no GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school leaving examinations equivalent to British A-levels, International or European Baccalaureate, or an International Foundation Year

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,081 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£9,541 GBP

Program details

CampusSouthampton City Centre
Faculty or schoolSchool of Technology and Maritime Industries
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarships and bursaries are offered subject to course level, student status and award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    14 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.