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Games Programming

Games Programming

Games programming teaches you to turn game concepts and designs into finished games with programming skills. Developing systems and code, code reviews, testing and debugging are at the centre of the job.

Computing and data

What do graduates do?

  • Game developer
  • Large games companies
  • Studios working with publishers
  • Independent studios
GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

Employers usually look for a degree in games, computing or a related field; a portfolio of completed projects is vital.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

2 schools in 1 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of BoltonBSc (Hons) Games Programming · Bolton
University of NorthamptonGames Programming BSc (Hons) · Northampton
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What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

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Last checked: November 2026.

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