








Available for Clearing 2025
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career in the games industry.
The foundation year aims to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information fi...
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career in the games industry.<br/><br/>The foundation year aims to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information finding and handling, problem solving, and the communication of outcomes. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Games Technology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science. <br/><br/>The degree is a highly-focused software engineering course with a long history of training specialist programmers and developers for the video games industry world-wide. It doesn’t only teach you how to use game engines – it teaches you the programming and scientific skills necessary to extend commercial engines and develop your own from scratch. <br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/>* Helps you understand the engineering and technology which underpins digital artwork and real-time rendered animations<br/><br/><br/>* Supports you to master advanced techniques to leverage and extend industry-standard engines in the creation of immersive, interactive experiences<br/><br/><br/>* Allows you to develop your own game engine systems, from graphics renderers to physics libraries, using high-performance programming techniques<br/><br/><br/>* Contains content which reacts dynamically to reflect the complexities of this modern and increasingly interconnected sector<br/><br/><br/>* Aims to empower you with the fundamental capabilities needed to pursue independent game development, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain professional tools and wider contextual understanding of game engineering upon successful completion, to succeed in larger studios<br/><br/><br/>* Enables you to develop your own games and game technologies in our dedicated Game Development Laboratories<br/><br/><br/>* Gives opportunities to explore emerging technologies with virtual and augmented reality hardware<br/><br/><br/>* Provides experience with console and cross-platform development<br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.
Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and...
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact. <br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
11/2025
Campus
CU Coventry
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G4DF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English.
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