**Apply programming techniques to modern games creation, whilst developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming.**
**Why study BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering at BU?:**
- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming.
- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and interesting guest lecturers
- Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-st...
**Apply programming techniques to modern games creation, whilst developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering at BU?:**<br/><br/><br/>- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming.<br/><br/><br/>- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and interesting guest lecturers<br/><br/><br/>- Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course).<br/><br/><br/>- We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others.<br/><br/><br/>- Regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.<br/><br/><br/>**Course accreditations**<br/>BU is a member of The Independent Games Developers’ Association (TIGA), and our Games courses have been nominated by TIGA for Best Educational Institution.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I610
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
A level120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. UCAS Tariff120 128 The entry requirements for this course are 120 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels. Scottish Higher120 - 128 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers Access to HE Diploma120 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAn overall score of 31 - 33 points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDistinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) Scottish Advanced Higher120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal120 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Extended ProjectWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. T LevelM 120 UCAS tariff points |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |