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Become a multi-skilled games programmer, by getting hands on and making real games from your first year of study with a course designed and delivered by industry professionals. Games aren’t made in a vacuum, work alongside Games Design students to create worlds as you develop your games programming knowledge of gameplay systems, rendering pipelines, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and procedural content generation. With close industry links you will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers from games studios like Rebellion, Microsoft Rare, Codemasters and Slightly Mad Studios. You can participate in field trips to Games Industry events such as Reboot Develop in Dubrovnik, EGX & EGX Rezzed in London, Comic Con London and Digital Bristol, where you can meet and network with industry professionals.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Become a multi-skilled games programmer, by getting hands on and making real games from your first year of study with a course designed and delivered by industry professionals. Games aren’t made in a vacuum, work alongside Games Design students to create worlds as you develop your games programming knowledge of gameplay systems, rendering pipelines, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and procedural content generation. With close industry links you will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers from games studios like Rebellion, Microsoft Rare, Codemasters and Slightly Mad Studios. You can participate in field trips to Games Industry events such as Reboot Develop in Dubrovnik, EGX & EGX Rezzed in London, Comic Con London and Digital Bristol, where you can meet and network with industry professionals.
Admission Requirements
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Grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) are normally required. If you don't meet your tariff points total we will still consider your application. Mature Applicants: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants.
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
29,050 GBP
International
46,620 GBP
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Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Mature Applicants: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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