BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: International students applying for undergraduate programs are typically expected to have completed their secondary education with a minimum of 65% or above in their final exams.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 or 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 72, with at least 17 in Listening, Reading,  Speaking, and Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 59.
• It is important to note that the English language requirements may vary slightly depending on the chosen program.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Staffordshire University values diversity and aims to support international students in their academic journey. To make education more accessible and affordable, the university offers a range of scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, and provide financial assistance to deserving students.

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students who demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding achievements. The scholarship covers a significant portion of the tuition fees and is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

International Merit Scholarship: Staffordshire University offers the International Merit Scholarship to high-achieving international students. The scholarship provides a reduction in tuition fees and is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Eligibility criteria are based on academic performance and other achievements.

GREAT Scholarships: Staffordshire University is part of the GREAT Scholarships program, which is funded by the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign. The program offers scholarships to students from selected countries, supporting them in pursuing their studies at UK universities. The scholarships cover a portion of the tuition fees for specific programs.

International Sports Scholarship: Staffordshire University recognizes the talent and achievements of international students in sports. The International Sports Scholarship is awarded to outstanding student-athletes who have represented their country at the national or international level. The scholarship provides financial support and other benefits to help students balance their academic and sporting commitments.

Country-Specific Scholarships: Staffordshire University also offers scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries. These scholarships aim to promote cultural diversity and strengthen ties with partner institutions. Eligibility criteria, application procedures, and scholarship amounts may vary depending on the country-specific scholarships available.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary each year. 

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production program at Staffordshire University have a multitude of career opportunities available to them in the rapidly expanding field of game design and production. 

Game Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as game designers, responsible for conceptualizing game ideas, designing game mechanics, and creating engaging gameplay experiences. Game designers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop game concepts, design levels, and iterate on gameplay features to ensure an enjoyable player experience.

Gameplay Programmer: Some graduates may specialize as gameplay programmers, focusing on implementing game mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive elements using programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java. Gameplay programmers work closely with designers, artists, and audio engineers to bring game concepts to life, optimize performance, and ensure technical functionality.

Level Designer: Graduates can work as level designers, tasked with creating immersive and challenging levels, environments, and puzzles for games. Level designers use level editors and scripting tools to design game levels, balance difficulty curves, and guide player progression through the game world, ensuring a compelling and engaging gameplay experience.

Game Producer: Some graduates may pursue careers as game producers, overseeing the development process from concept to release. Game producers manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, coordinate team efforts, and ensure that games meet quality standards and deadlines. They collaborate with stakeholders, communicate with publishers, and facilitate the development process to deliver successful game projects.

User Experience (UX) Designer: Graduates can work as UX designers, focusing on optimizing the user experience and interface design of games. UX designers conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and iterate on user interfaces to enhance usability, accessibility, and player engagement. They collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to create intuitive and immersive user experiences for players.

Narrative Designer: Some graduates may specialize as narrative designers, responsible for crafting compelling storylines, characters, and dialogue for games. Narrative designers develop narrative structures, write scripts and dialogue, and integrate storytelling elements into gameplay mechanics to create immersive and emotionally resonant game experiences.

Quality Assurance (QA) Tester: Graduates can work as QA testers, responsible for testing games for bugs, glitches, and performance issues to ensure a high level of quality and polish. QA testers conduct functional testing, regression testing, and usability testing, providing feedback to developers and helping to identify and resolve issues throughout the development process.

Game Artist: Some graduates may pursue careers as game artists, specializing in creating visual assets such as characters, environments, and props for games. Game artists use digital painting, 3D modeling, and animation tools to bring game worlds to life, collaborating with designers and programmers to ensure visual consistency and coherence.

Independent Game Developer: Graduates may choose to work as independent game developers, creating their own games or joining small indie studios. Independent developers have the creative freedom to explore innovative ideas, experiment with different game genres, and distribute their games through digital platforms such as Steam, itch.io, or mobile app stores.