BSc Computer Games Development with Foundation Year

With the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to start their studies in game development and build a career in the gaming industry.

In this course, students will study important aspects such as computer programming in C and C++, applied mathematics for game physics, game production, and digital content creation. All these will equip students with both knowledge and the practical skills needed to succeed.

This 4-year course comes with an additional 1-year foundation programme designed for those without enough qualifications or applicants who have been away from formal education for a long time.

Teaching and learning for this course combine several methods (theory and practical). Students will also participate in professional placements where they will work with real companies in the industry to solve challenges. Assessment comes in the form of coursework, exams, projects, and a final independent project.

Founded in 1823 in Liverpool, UK, Liverpool John Moores University became a university in 1992. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and research programs through its five faculties. Notably, these programs have been accredited by professional associations such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Liverpool John Moores University currently has roughly 25,000 students, 3,000 of whom are international students from over 100 countries. State-of-the-art facilities are available to the university's large student body, including the award-winning £26 million John Lennon Art and Design Building, the £37 million Redmonds Building, and modern laboratories.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study BSc Computer Games Development with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University:

You may submit the International Baccalaureate on its own or in combination with other acceptable qualifications. Also, if you were shortlisted, you would attend an interview.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply, individuals need a minimum UCAS point of 64. This should come from level 3 qualifications such as A-levels and BTECs.

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 allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study BSc Computer Games Development with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University is £18,250 per year of study. However, this does not cover the placement fee (£3,830), accommodation costs, and other personal expenses.

Financial aid, including flexible payment plans and scholarships, is available to qualified undergraduate students at Liverpool John Moores University. For example, a £4,000 scholarship is automatically awarded to international students who self-fund.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BSc in Computer Games Development with Foundation Year from Liverpool John Moores University:

• Gameplay Programmer
• Graphics Programmer
• Game Designer
• AI Programmer
• Level Designer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.