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Edge Hill University

Games Development

Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom · UCAS I611

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Intl. Tuition
£14,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
I611

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers. The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
13,330
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
4.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£14,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Information technology
  • Information systems
  • Computer information systems
  • Computer programming
  • Computer games
  • Video Games/Videogames

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
13,330
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students13,330
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students4%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers.
  • The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£14,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£14,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,121
Annual living costs£13,461/yr

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