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Computer Science for Games

At a glance

Degrees available
Course Study mode Start Date Duration
BSc 3 Years (Hons). UCAS Code: G452 BSc/CSG

3 years full-time

 September 3 Years
BSc 4 Years (Hons). UCAS Code: G451 BSc/CSG4

4 Years including work placement

 September 4 Years
Places available We take around 120 new undergraduates per year onto our courses in the Department of Computing
Employment prospects 85%

of our 2009 graduates in the Department of Computing found employment, or went on to further study, within six months of graduating*

* These statistics are derived from annually published data based on those UK domiciled graduates who are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.
Tuition fees Tuition Fees Information (external link)

Course Details

Overview

Special Features

  • Dedicated computer and robotics workshops which allow you the opportunity to further explore the cybernetic world
  • All the degree courses offered allow students to spend one year on placement in appropriate employment
  • All of our programmes include a major final-year project which will allow you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in an in-depth manner
  • Our degrees prepare you for a wide range of careers and we are proud of our graduates’ achievements. Some of our most recent graduates are working in the areas of: web design, system management and networking. Others have chosen to pursue their studies further by studying for MPhil, PhD and MSc courses

Special Features

  • Dedicated computer and robotics workshops which allow you the opportunity to further explore the cybernetic world
  • All the degree courses offered allow students to spend one year on placement in appropriate employment
  • All of our programmes include a major final-year project which will allow you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in an in-depth manner
  • Our degrees prepare you for a wide range of careers and we are proud of our graduates’ achievements. Some of our most recent graduates are working in the areas of: web design, system management and networking. Others have chosen to pursue their studies further by studying for MPhil, PhD and MSc courses

Aims

Computer Science for Games aims to develop computer scientists with a particular interest in games programming. The computer games industry employs multidisciplinary teams to design and develop computer games, but each specialist in the team needs an appreciation of the role of others, and a feel for 'the big picture'. The aim of the course is to provide you with the theoretical base, and the tools and techniques which software developers need, regardless of their field of application, but placed within the interesting, practical context of games design. It is taught alongside our specialist computer games course in our Department of Creative Technology.

Entrance Requirements

Our typical offers are:

BSc 3- and 4-year courses - 240 points

To include 160 points coming from 2 GCE A levels, or qualifications of equivalent depth and volume. Key Skills (level 3) and AS or A-level General Studies points may also be included in the points total. Whilst many of our students coming in with A levels studied Computing, ICT, Mathematics and/or sciences, it is not essential to do so. We welcome applicants taking any combination of subjects for any of the courses.

For students undertaking Vocational A levels we require a pass in ICT or science.
We also require Mathematics and English GCSE at least at C grade.
Applications from mature students are particularly welcome.

Computing (top-up course). This course is open to all applicants holding the award of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least 3 merits and 2 distinctions in Information Technology, Computing or a similar subject area, or a Foundation Degree (FdSc) with a distinction in Information Technology, Computing or a similar subject area. Applications from mature students with experience in IT or Computing are also welcome.

How do I find out more?

For all course enquiries, please contact:
Recruitment Manager:

Full-time Study

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