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Fascinated by the technology behind computer games? This professionally-focused degree empowers you to develop the skills to design, plan and “code” games. You will learn the tools and methods used by professionals, and how to combine them with the latest technologies to publish completed games – helping prepare you for a fantastic career at the forefront of the gaming industry. Alongside programming, you’ll study the areas that build up the problem solving and logic skills you need to succeed, including computational thinking, designing gameplay systems, and maths for games. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with students studying games art and design in studio modules that simulate industry practice, and in the Video Games Academy. All this gives you the breadth and depth in all aspects of game development that puts you in the best possible position to start your career in this growing industry after graduation.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Fascinated by the technology behind computer games? This professionally-focused degree empowers you to develop the skills to design, plan and “code” games. You will learn the tools and methods used by professionals, and how to combine them with the latest technologies to publish completed games – helping prepare you for a fantastic career at the forefront of the gaming industry. Alongside programming, you’ll study the areas that build up the problem solving and logic skills you need to succeed, including computational thinking, designing gameplay systems, and maths for games. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with students studying games art and design in studio modules that simulate industry practice, and in the Video Games Academy. All this gives you the breadth and depth in all aspects of game development that puts you in the best possible position to start your career in this growing industry after graduation.
Admission Requirements
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96 - 112 UCAS tariff points from A-levels or equivalent
A minimum of two completed A-levels , a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DM in an Art and Design subject, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 96 UCAS points.
Applicants who aren’t studying a STEM or Computing subjects are still welcome to apply, but will be required to submit a software project portfolio for consideration.
3 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
27,750 GBP
International
39,780 GBP
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Computer Games Technology
East Park Terrace, Southampton , United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
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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
96 - 112 UCAS tariff points from A-levels or equivalent
A minimum of two completed A-levels , a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DM in an Art and Design subject, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 96 UCAS points.
Applicants who aren’t studying a STEM or Computing subjects are still welcome to apply, but will be required to submit a software project portfolio for consideration.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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