UCAS Course Code: H674 
UCAS Course Code Title: BSc/CGD

Duration: 3 Years

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Programme Design

This degree scheme is designed to produce suitably equipped graduates to design and programme applications within the rapidly expanding computer games industry within the UK. The programme includes the traditional concepts, principles and techniques of software development, but also promotes the development of creative and entertaining games. In addition, a number of modules within the scheme give an appreciation of the skills and requirements of the roles of other members of a multi-disciplinary games development team. By our commitment to provide many of the skills used by developers of cutting edge games, we expand the opportunities for our students in the games industry. The final year project provides the opportunity for you to develop sophisticated games to showcase your abilities.

Programme Structure

Each year of the programme will consist of a number of compulsory core modules being supplemented by elective modules to ensure a total of 120 credits per year is achieved. The final year will contain a substantial project providing you with the chance to consolidate your studies.

Employment Opportunities

The programme provides the knowledge and skills needed to prepare graduates to enter a career in computer games programming. Graduates will also be equipped to pursue careers in a range of computing fields within the IT industry.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Computer Systems
Games Design and History
Games Physics and Maths
Introduction to Programming
Modelling, Lighting and Rendering
Study Skills

Year 2

Academic Seminar
Casual Games Development
Games Content Engineering
Games Programming and Graphics
Introduction to Games AI
Software Engineering Principles

Year 3

Advanced AI
Advanced Graphics
Entrepreneurship
Implementation Project (Ordinary degree only)
Major Project (Honours degree only)
Networked Multiplayer Games

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS tariff points to include two C grades at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma grades Merit, Pass, Pass; or
BTEC National Certificate grades Merit, Merit; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass.

Please note that subjects at Advanced Level should/may include Maths, ICT, Physics or similar.
GCSE Maths grade B or above is also required.

Other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board will also be considered.

To be read in conjunction with this page

Advanced Entry

Applicants with an HND in Computer Studies, or a qualification considered to be equivalent, may be admitted to Year 2 of the degree scheme at the discretion of the School. It is expected that such students will have gained several Merits in their HND qualification. Applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability to proceed to an Honours degree.

Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.