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Computer Science (Games Development) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science (Games Development) BSc (Hons)
Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.
- **Build your profile as a versatile developer.** Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game releases. Explore and reflect your interests and skillset through deep-dive...
Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.<br/><br/><br/>- **Build your profile as a versatile developer.** Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game releases. Explore and reflect your interests and skillset through deep-dive solo projects. Collaborate in team projects to develop bigger games and more expansive systems.<br/><br/><br/>- **Prepare yourself for the real-world work requirements in the industry.** Learn the skills and experience the full development cycle from initial concept through design process and implementation to final project delivery and product release.<br/><br/><br/>- **Dive into game dev and get involved.** Join our active games and developer community, participate and compete in exhibitions and national events such as EGX, Develop, the Tranzfuser and the Global Game Jam. Meet like-minded people, present your ideas and build fun games.<br/><br/><br/>- **Gain professional accreditation.** Get a degree thats accredited by, and entitles membership of, British Computer Society, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/><br/>- **Make use of cutting-edge facilities.** Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility . Youll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations. <br/><br/><br/>We are a member of TIGA, the professional body for games developers in the UK.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I622
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
To include a minimum of 2 A Levels Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing, IT, Science, Humanities, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-120 UCAS points from Higher Level Maths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination. Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-120 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Highers Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination. Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination. Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination. Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths We will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination.
A level
104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
T Level
M
D
Merit to Distinction Overall depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T Level pathways
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
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