36 monthsProgramme duration
17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
You explore core areas such as gameplay mechanics, level design, user experience and interactive storytelling, whilst building foundations in programming, scripting and game engine use. Through active learning, collaborative teamwork and real-world development cycles, you develop a skillset that combines artistic vision with technical proficiency.
With access to cutting-edge tools, industry-standard software and support from experienced professionals, you gain practical experience that mirrors professional game studio environments. If you're passionate about designing engaging game worlds and coding the systems that bring them to life, this course equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to succeed in this fast-evolving field.
You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events.
Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:
With access to cutting-edge tools, industry-standard software and support from experienced professionals, you gain practical experience that mirrors professional game studio environments. If you're passionate about designing engaging game worlds and coding the systems that bring them to life, this course equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to succeed in this fast-evolving field.
You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events.
Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:
- Number 1: Teesside University has been ranked the number 1 video game design and development school in the UK and number 5 in Europe. (GAMEducation 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East University for Animation & Game Design in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (58 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, Pixar, Disney and Sony.
- Real-world experience: enter GameJam events, take part in industry competitions and Beta test upcoming games before they are released.
- Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.
- Start-up business support: we support you to develop your own business in games through our innovative Power UP Indie Games Accelerator.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
You explore core areas such as gameplay mechanics, level design, user experience and interactive storytelling, whilst building foundations in programming, scripting and game engine use. Through active learning, collaborative teamwork and real-world development cycles, you develop a skillset that combines artistic vision with technical proficiency.
With access to cutting-edge tools, industry-standard software and support from experienced professionals, you gain practical experience that mirrors professional game studio environments. If you're passionate about designing engaging game worlds and coding the systems that bring them to life, this course equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to succeed in this fast-evolving field.
You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events.
Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:
With access to cutting-edge tools, industry-standard software and support from experienced professionals, you gain practical experience that mirrors professional game studio environments. If you're passionate about designing engaging game worlds and coding the systems that bring them to life, this course equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to succeed in this fast-evolving field.
You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events.
Top reasons to study this course at Teesside:
- Number 1: Teesside University has been ranked the number 1 video game design and development school in the UK and number 5 in Europe. (GAMEducation 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Nationally recognised: Teesside University is ranked the top North East University for Animation & Game Design in the Guardian University Guide 2026. (58 institutions ranked, tees.ac.uk/source).
- Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, Pixar, Disney and Sony.
- Real-world experience: enter GameJam events, take part in industry competitions and Beta test upcoming games before they are released.
- Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.
- Start-up business support: we support you to develop your own business in games through our innovative Power UP Indie Games Accelerator.
Admission Requirements
1290+
96+
6+
169+
52+
3 Years
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,000 GBP
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