Computing for Digital Media and Games Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computing for Digital Media and Games Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### Why choose this course at Sussex?
* Develop sought-after IT skills to join the digital media and games industry – one of the fastest growing UK sectors.
* Graduate prepared with a portfolio demonstrating your digital media expertise to potential employers, including our industry connections.
* Sussex combines expert teaching and industry-standard facilities in our digital media production studios, alongside flexibility to follow your interests.
The digital media and games indu...
### Why choose this course at Sussex?
* Develop sought-after IT skills to join the digital media and games industry – one of the fastest growing UK sectors.
* Graduate prepared with a portfolio demonstrating your digital media expertise to potential employers, including our industry connections.
* Sussex combines expert teaching and industry-standard facilities in our digital media production studios, alongside flexibility to follow your interests.
The digital media and games industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. At Sussex, we have a long history of being at the forefront of digital media development – from the origins of computer graphics, to today’s game-engine-based development and cloud-based video production.
On this degree, you’ll explore the established core technologies of computer science alongside specialised digital media and game development technology. You’ll gain the fundamental computer science knowledge to be at the forefront of advances in:
* game development
* digital media production
* video effects
* computer graphics
* audio technology.
During your studies, you’ll become familiar with industry-standard equipment and cloud-based production in our digital media production facility and video studios. You’ll benefit from our industry links with companies such as Electric Square, Hangar 13 and Mavis Broadcast, with offices in Brighton. This means you’ll not only gain fundamental skills, but also have the opportunity to experience real-world digital development and industry-initiated projects.
When you graduate, you’ll have a portfolio showing the range of your digital media skills and expertise to potential employers. And, in Brighton you’ll find excellent career opportunities with the many local game and digital media companies.
### Location
Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A22-J28
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
T Level
D
including grade B in the Core Component. The T Level would normally be in Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma should be in Computing or Science. You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B).
Extended Project
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32.0
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Computing or Information Technology. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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