Computer Games (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Games (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Computer Games (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree, extendable to five with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll build a strong foundation in the mechanics, concepts and techniques of computer games and in core computer science theory, preparing you to create new virtual worlds, characters and stories.

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.

WHY THIS COURSE

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Colchester Campus

Course Address
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Application Details

Course Code

G620

Institution Code

E70

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

72

GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £20,475

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