We're the UK's No.1 university for games

Learn from industry experts, develop in professional studios and join one of the UK's largest games communities. Gain hands-on experience through placements, mentoring and access to the global games industry, while building the skills employers are looking for.

Find your community and learn from industry experts

Join one of the UK's largest games communities and be mentored by professionals working across the games industry

We're 1st for Job Placement Rates

Get career ready. Join graduates working at studios around the world. (Game School Rankings by GAMEducation 2023 and 2024)

We're 1st in UK for Game Design and Development

Rookies Global School Rankings 2023 and 2025

Games courses open for applications

Computer Gameplay Design and Production BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
G460
G466
G462
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I632
I661
I641
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Computer Games Design and Programming BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I646
I648
I647
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I620
I623
I622
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I6K7
I6K8
I6K6
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Concept Art for Games and Film BA (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I614
I615
I613
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Games Art BA (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
I741
I742
I74A
 Stoke-on-Trent campus

Be part of our talented games communuity

At our award-winning institution, we are as passionate about the design and build of games as we are about playing them. We're home to the UK's largest Global Games Jam, we host the annual Ukie Student Conference and we even have our own in-house games studio where students and staff collaobrate to build market-ready games.

Max is wearing a white tshirt smiling

Character Artist Max's creations are enjoyed by millions of fans of the smash-hit Xbox game Sea of Thieves. Looking back on his experience, the biggest advantage was the University's industry contacts which led to an interview and job offer before graduating. 

"You get that much industry exposure. It’s having access to guest speakers, industry insights, and getting your work seen by people who can offer you a job."

Max Ouaddane, Character Artist at Flix Interactive
BA (Hons) Games Art
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Before uni I knew that I wanted to be part of the games industry. My course allowed me to experience programming, art and design to the world of games which helped me find what I loved doing and what I was best at.

Olivia Cross

BSc Computer Games Design. Junior Level Designer at Lighthouse Games

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I feel incredibly prepared for my transition into industry. Yearly events for industry networking and modules tailored specifically to finding your specialisation in the industry have taught me much about where I want to be in the games industry.

Daniel Saunders

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design

Where our games graduates go on to work

Find your gateway to a career in the largest entertainment industry of the 21st century. Our graduates can be found working for industry giants and indie developers. You'll have the chance to access placements to connect with industry professionals and build your future career in games.

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Why choose University of Staffordshire?

Games student experience at Staffordshire

University of the year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

for overall student positivity

National Student Survey 2026

university in the UK

National Student Survey 2026

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021