Computer Science with Games Programming - BSc (Hons)

University of Huddersfield

Do you want to position yourself at the forefront of technical advancement in a constantly evolving industry?As the technology in the games world advances at pace, programmers are in demand to tackle live issues facing the field. Our staff are actively engaged in research, ensuring you’re learning in line with sector developments. Crucially, staff are fully invested in your potential - in the National Student Survey 2025, Computer Science ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback. This course will set you up for the career you want, whether that is as a games programmer, working in gameplay or AI, or within the wider computing field.Throughout the course you'll explore various programming languages. These include Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard language for writing performant software. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules. These cover everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and you’ll be working in industry-standard software.**Why choose Huddersfield for this course?**Focus on game-specific technologies while utilising industry-standard hardware and software in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards.A Common First Year across our Computing suite of degrees gives you the flexibility to switch courses later if another area is of more interest.This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), setting you on the path to Chartered IT Professional status.

Department of Computer Science (CEI)