BSc Computing Games Programming

The BSc Computing (Games Programming) at Edge Hill University is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to build a career in games software development. In this course, you study programming, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, streaming media, CGI, and SFX within game contexts.

The BSc Computing (Games Programming) at Edge Hill University will teach you how to design and implement games using industry-standard tools and engines. You will learn essential programming languages and digital design practices and gain experience with 3D graphics theory and immersive environments.

Teaching and learning include lectures with seminars, laboratory-based practicals, and specialist workshops. You’ll get hands-on experience in industry-standard game labs and a four-screen virtual reality CAVE, supported by expert academic staff. Assessment methods include programming assignments, coursework, reports, exams, presentations, and a final-year development project.

Edge Hill University was established in 1885 and is based in Lancashire. It provides a top-tier academic environment with excellent teaching and impactful research. Today, the university serves nearly 10,000 full-time and 3,000 part-time undergraduates and approximately 5,000 postgraduate students from all over the world.

Edge Hill has received numerous accolades for its outstanding teaching, including being ranked among the top four universities in the Northwest by the Complete University Guide 2025 and in the top 35 universities in the United Kingdom by the Guardian University Guide 2024, among many others.

To study BSc Computing (Games Programming) at Edge Hill University, you must meet the following requirements:

Edge Hill University accepts a combination of A-levels, BTEC, and other equivalent qualifications.

Grade Requirements:

• You should have 104-112 UCAS points from either A-levels BCC-BBC, BTEC (DMM), or other equivalent qualifications.
• You may also submit an International Baccalaureate Diploma with the same points as the UCAS.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also accepted.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BSc Computing (Games Programming) at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per year of study.

Edge Hill University offers many ways for international students to fund their education. For example, undergraduate students may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction of up to £3,000 in their first year. Similarly, except for certain programmes, those enrolling in a full-time master's course are automatically considered for a £3,000 tuition fee discount.

With a BSc in Computing (Games Programming) from Edge Hill University, you are open to the jobs below:

• Games Developer
• Gameplay Programmer
• Graphics Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Mobile App Developer
• Virtual Reality (VR) Developer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university’s postgraduate application portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.