Available for Clearing 2024
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.
Studying at Coventry’s city centre campus will give you everything you need. There is a range of affordable accommodation options in their university-owned hall of residence, which are situated less than a 10-minute walk away!
Coventry also offer their students a unique programme, Phoenix+. This scheme gives you opportunities to enhance your skills and experiences so you can confidently step out into the world as a graduate. You’ll be equipped with employability skills and career development advice from day one to graduation and beyond.
Coventry’s Talent Team can a...
Studying at Coventry’s city centre campus will give you everything you need. There is a range of affordable accommodation options in their university-owned hall of residence, which are situated less than a 10-minute walk away!<br/><br/>Coventry also offer their students a unique programme, Phoenix+. This scheme gives you opportunities to enhance your skills and experiences so you can confidently step out into the world as a graduate. You’ll be equipped with employability skills and career development advice from day one to graduation and beyond.<br/><br/>Coventry’s Talent Team can also help you prepare for your career with everything from CV writing to securing an internship. You’ll also have access to a Success Coach who will work with you to build a personal success plan and ensure you make the most out of your university experience.<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more about the campus and where you’ll study!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
04/11/2024
Campus
CU Coventry
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G4DF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff80 5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English. |
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