BA (Hons) Game Development: Programming
dBs Institute
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COURSE OVERVIEWBecome a gameplay programmer who implements and tests the core mechanics of the game and evaluates how players interact with them. This exciting degree explores the fundamentals of game development and programming, giving you the skills needed to operate as a programmer in multidisciplinary teams that produce vibrant and innovative games.From day one, you’ll work as you would within a team in the industry, developing your own games in collaboration with our game development: art ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Become a gameplay programmer who implements and tests the core mechanics of the game and evaluates how players interact with them. This exciting degree explores the fundamentals of game development and programming, giving you the skills needed to operate as a programmer in multidisciplinary teams that produce vibrant and innovative games.

From day one, you’ll work as you would within a team in the industry, developing your own games in collaboration with our game development: art students. You’ll replicate professional practice, learning in a range of environments to discover your specialism and prepare for the career you want. You will develop a multi-disciplinary approach, using Unity and Unreal to touch upon all aspects of game creation. Throughout the course, you will learn how to manage and contribute your skills to both small and large projects, and you’ll graduate a creative and resilient content developer with a specialist game programming skillset.

You'll learn how different specialisms work together, how to work effectively in a team and to develop the role you play within it. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the importance of the various roles involved and how they interrelate through the development pipeline. You will develop a range of project management skills, including the use of ‘Agile’ management techniques, that will support in applying your growing body of knowledge to practical game-making and assist in the creative process of innovative game development.

WHAT WILL MY LEARNING EXPERIENCE LOOK LIKE?

Game making is the primary form of assessment, in addition to coursework based assessment and will include practical projects, developing portfolios, pitches and essay-based assignments.

  • Lectures and practical workshops
  • Masterclasses and guest lectures
  • Group and 1-2-1 tutorials
  • Access to game development facilities and bookable equipment
  • Use of library resources and study spaces
  • Access to our Virtual Learning Environment
  • Access to supporting online resources including videos, reading and interactive activities

On average you should allow for between 40 - 50 hours per week for your studies of which approximately 25% will be taught (c.10 hours) and 75% will be self-study.

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Applicants must also have GCSE English Language at C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2.

As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

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£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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At this time, we are currently unable to accept international students on our on-campus undergraduate degree programmes.

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dBs Institute
dBs Institute , Bristol

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