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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G460
Computer Gameplay Design and Production
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Staffordshire, the BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you love the idea of developing exciting and experimental games, this degree may be for you. It's ideal if you're interested in a career as a games designer. This course was built with the role of a core games designer or gameplay designer in mind. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Game Engine Programming
Gameplay Mechanics and Design
Interactive Narrative Design
Game Prototyping and Production
Player Psychology and User Experience
3D Graphics and Visual Design
Game Audio and Immersive Sound
Industry Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:G460
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,255
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
43%Learning resources
87%Student voice
51%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About University of Staffordshire
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