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BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year

University of Huddersfield

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is BCS-accredited and offers an optional placement year in which students can establish their own business or freelance service. A 30-week individual project in the final year involves researching and developing a technical solution to a self-selected problem.

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Institution
University of Huddersfield
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)
Duration
4-5 years
Typical offer
A-level CC, UCAS 64
Median salary
£37,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 65%
  • Learning opportunities: 56%
  • Assessment and feedback: 74%
  • Academic support: 77%
  • Organisation and management: 45%
  • Learning resources: 59%
  • Student voice: 51%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 30%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 30%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 21%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 67%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Enterprise Placement
  • Individual Project
  • Advanced Computer Games Development
  • Team Project (Games)
  • Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Mathematics 2
  • Communication and Research
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Computational Thinking
  • Computing Science and Mathematics
  • Project 1
  • Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • Introduction to Procedural Programming
  • Computer Network Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
  • Real-time Graphics
  • Game Engine Architecture
  • Team Project (Games)
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Object-Oriented Systems Development
  • Computational Mathematics 1
  • Operating Systems

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.

What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?

65% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?

The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.

Does BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.