Games Programming (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Teesside University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Have you ever looked at your favourite games and thought how they were crafted? Games programmers are the masterminds behind the gameplay elements, graphics, and audio that make games come alive. It's a role that demands an exceptional level of technical skill and creativity.

Throughout your journey, you acquire the essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient games programmer, armed with a deep understanding of the games industry. This knowledge and experience will be your ticket to a rewarding career within the world of games. Beyond the classroom, you'll participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including game jams, hackathons, and networking events with industry professionals.

By the time you complete this course, you'll be equipped to embark on an rewarding career in the games industry, bringing your innovative ideas and technical expertise to the forefront of interactive entertainment.

 This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.

The course is structured around the following themes:

  • programming and agile software engineering practices
  • gaming hardware and platforms
  • gameplay programming and user interfaces and artificial intelligence
  • networked multiplayer games (from social gaming to massively multiplayer games) graphics, animation, physics, and simulation programming.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Have you ever looked at your favourite games and thought how they were crafted? Games programmers are the masterminds behind the gameplay elements, graphics, and audio that make games come alive. It's a role that demands an exceptional level of technical skill and creativity.

Throughout your journey, you acquire the essential skills and knowledge to become a proficient games programmer, armed with a deep understanding of the games industry. This knowledge and experience will be your ticket to a rewarding career within the world of games. Beyond the classroom, you'll participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including game jams, hackathons, and networking events with industry professionals.

By the time you complete this course, you'll be equipped to embark on an rewarding career in the games industry, bringing your innovative ideas and technical expertise to the forefront of interactive entertainment.

 This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.

The course is structured around the following themes:

  • programming and agile software engineering practices
  • gaming hardware and platforms
  • gameplay programming and user interfaces and artificial intelligence
  • networked multiplayer games (from social gaming to massively multiplayer games) graphics, animation, physics, and simulation programming.

Admission Requirements

1290+
104+
6+
169+
52+

4 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,000 GBP

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