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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Biology | D |
| Physics | D |
| Subject | Grade |
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| Economics | D |
| English Language | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Geography | C |
| History | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C047
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course.
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/international-study-centre/).
Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree.
Games development is a thriving industry in the UK. The games industry is constantly evolving and, as technology advances, the technical requirements needed are ever increasing.
This course is designed, therefore, to prepare you for a career in this faced-paced world. Supporting you to create novel solutions to tackle the issues that face the industry, Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) covers general computing and software engineering knowledge and techniques that apply across the computing industry. You’ll also have the chance to explore the latest issues in computer games.
You'll study programming languages, including Java, and we'll support you in progressing to C++, the industry standard. You'll also explore the technical aspects of games development in dedicated games modules, covering everything from game engine architecture to computer graphics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Why Study Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? Focusing on game-specific technologies, such as shaders, computer vision and virtual reality (VR), you can work in multidisciplinary teams on group projects to challenge you and enhance your teamwork skills. You'll have access to industry- standard hardware and software, in dedicated labs with high performance graphics cards, too. In your fourth year, you can take a year-long industry placement.
You could go on to have a career in roles such as a games programmer, working in Gameplay or Artificial Intelligence, or within the computing field as a software developer, systems programmer, or applications developer. Or if you’d like to set up your own business, our Enterprise Placement Year (EPY), gives students from the UK the chance to start your own independent studio. Studying Computer Science with Games Programming doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in the ever-evolving landscape of computing and games.
Graduates from courses in this subject area went on to work in roles including network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer, and DevOps engineer, in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM†.
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Computer Science (CEI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
• Information systems
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 modules include: • Communication and Research • Foundation Mathematics • Foundations of Computer Science • Computational Thinking.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
72%
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72%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
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Learning opportunities
79%
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Learning opportunities
79%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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Assessment and feedback
82%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
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Organisation and management
80%
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80%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
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81%
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Learning resources
90%
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90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
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Student voice
71%
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Student voice
71%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
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Teaching on my course
80%
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Teaching on my course
80%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
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Learning opportunities
82%
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Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
73%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
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Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
high
How well organised is your course?
82%
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Learning resources
94%
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Learning resources
94%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
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Student voice
97%
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Student voice
97%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
91%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
The Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Huddersfield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
86%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
66%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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 Computer Science with Games Programming with Foundation Year.
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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