BSc Computer Games Development
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development at Liverpool John Moores University will prepare you for a job in the exciting world of video games. You will learn all the technical and creative skills you need to be successful, like programming with C/C++, using math for game physics and graphics, and creating 3D graphics.
Throughout the course, you'll also learn about game design, level design, and game production. You will get to learn from people who work in the industry and use great facilities like the Games Technology Lab, which has PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and other professional software.
This course also gives you valuable work experience. You will have the opportunity to take a paid, one-year work placement at top game companies in the UK and other countries. This will help you build your portfolio and professional contacts. The university has strong connections with companies like Sony, Lucid Games, Atomicom, and Jagex, so you'll graduate ready to meet the needs of the games industry.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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To be eligible for this course, a UCAS tariff score of 112 is required. This can be obtained through qualifications including A-Level at BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM; International Baccalaureate; and T-Level.
English Proficiency:
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International students are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components. Please note that tests must be taken within two years of the course start date.
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
A BSc in Computer Games Development from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) opens doors to opportunities in career roles, including:
- Video Game Animator
- Computer Programmer
- Video Game Tester
- Technical Writer
- Game Tester
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development at Liverpool John Moores University is £18,250 with a placement fee of £3,830.
Admission
You can apply for this course through UCAS. For more information about this process, please consult our expert counsellors at AHZ.
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