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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Development course at Teesside University.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I601
Here's what Teesside University says about its Games Development course.
Course overview: Use game engines to implement gameplay mechanics. There is a need in the industry for graduates with a thorough knowledge of games design but also with the ability to technically implement it. You explore core games design alongside programming (scripting for game engines).
Develop an understanding of design and programming to build creative solutions to production challenges. You plan and develop 2D and 3D games in a number of game engines, giving you the skills to enter a broad range of careers ranging from programming to level design. You also take part in a wide variety of game jams, hackathons, and industry networking events. You can also apply to our on campus Launchpad accelerator programme to develop your own independent game.
Top reasons to study this course
- 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.
After the course: This course provides you with a range of technical and design skills, making you the perfect candidate for a career as an independent games developer. Entrepreneurial support from University-based Launchpad helps you to start your career as an independent developer or small company. Many small studios now take advantage of Kickstarter funding to generate the funds to develop their games. As a graduate of this course, you have the skills to put forward a polished proof of concept to attract funding.
As the course provides a range of transferable skills in real-time environments such as Unity and Unreal, you are also well suited for careers in virtual reality or real-time visualisation and interactive experiences.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Games Development at Teesside University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computing
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Teesside University students who took the Games Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Games Development or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Art and Design | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Teesside University graduates who took Games Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
63%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
27%
Information Technology Professionals
18%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Games Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Games Development.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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