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Software Engineering (Game Development) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up)

Summary

Designed for students who have already successfully completed our Software Engineering (Game Development) Foundation Degree, this one-year top-up programme will take your computer skills in this exciting sector to the next level. You'll also develop the strategic and managerial skills which will allow you to apply for more senior roles in the industry and have the opportunity to undertake a personally driven piece of research in an area of gaming technology that you want to explore in more detail.

Students who successfully completed this BSc (Hons) top-up programme, accredited by the British Computer Society, will be exceptionally well placed to compete for the very best roles open to graduates or even create their own start-up businesses.

  • Course code DP1HE002
  • Duration 1 Year
  • Day/s of week Monday
  • Time 12:00 - 21:00

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
07 Sep 2026
University Centre
1 Year

Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.

  • £37,100 average annual salary
  • Rapid progression to Senior Management and Consultancy roles
  • 59,103 annual job openings in the North West
Teachers are knowledgeable and very supportive. Equipment is top notch. ****
- Steven Dickson
Good community brilliant tutors and a good course. *****
- Jakub Kosiec
Excellent support and tutors. *****
- Afreen Hussain

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Tutor Profile - Chris Willitts

Area of Expertise:
Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Video Game Development, Video Game Engines, Website Design & Development and Social Media Marketing.

Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:
I was once a student at B&FC and not the best one by far! The staff here never gave up on me and always urged me on to bigger and better things. Now, I have the opportunity to pay that forward and support new students each year.

Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

You may wish to extend your studies, either by taking another computing module here to expand your knowledge base or by pursuing postgraduate studies in either computing itself or by turning your attention to teaching the next generation of software engineers.

Designed to give you the technical and managerial skills to enter the profession at a more senior level in the computer games market,the BSc (Hons) top-up also encourages students with entrepreneurial drive to think about creating a start-up business, many of which have seen the genesis of some of the world's most successful video games in recent years.

Key information

Entry Requirements

Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Software Engineering (Game Development), validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course.

Qualification obtained

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (Game Development)

Fees and funding

Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding.

Extra costs and equipment

Resources required to achieve the learning outcomes of the programme are available while working in college, with many resources available through remote services.

However, we do recommend that you have access to a computer with internet connectivity for completing work outside college times and accessing these resources.

You should also be aware that there may be additional costs to consider such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institute: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and conditions

Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

  • Modules at level 6

    Module title Code Credits Optional
    Dissertation DP6MD010 40 No
    Ai and Machine Learning DP6MD011 20 No
    Innovation and Entrepreneurial Practice DP6MD012 20 No
    Advanced Game Programming DP6MD013 20 No
    Human Computer Interaction DP6MD014 20 No

Learning Support - at a glance

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group learning support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support
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Programme Specification

Download our Programme Specification for this course.

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Two students engaged in video game testing on a computer, focusing on a game developed for their degree program. A computing student wearing glasses interacts with a tablet inside an immersive pod environment. A computing student with headphones attentively using a computer in a new innovative IOT esports environment.
Two students engaged in video game testing on a computer, focusing on a game developed for their degree program.
A computing student wearing glasses interacts with a tablet inside an immersive pod environment.
A computing student with headphones attentively using a computer in a new innovative IOT esports environment.

How will I learn?

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Learning Methods

Learning Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Scheduled 0 0 352
Independent 0 0 848
Placement 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1200
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How will I be assessed?

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