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Course info
UCAS CODE 433Y
The BSc Computer Games Design and Development degree equips you with the skills needed to follow a career in games development or in the wider IT industry. The course covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from Computer Science and Software Engineering. This provides you with an understanding of how games are designed and developed, in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills you can take forward in your career as games
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The BSc Computer Games Design and Development degree equips you with the skills needed to follow a career in games development or in the wider IT industry. The course covers the techniques used to create computer games, including the relevant theory and practice from Computer Science and Software Engineering. This provides you with an understanding of how games are designed and developed, in addition to the transferable knowledge and skills you can take forward in your career as games technology advances. You will be exposed to the latest tools and technologies used in industry, as well as work on a number of game projects targeted at different hardware platforms. As you progress through the course, you will learn the skills that will allow you to explore and develop your own game ideas as well as understand the business and employment opportunities that exist in the games industry.The UK has a vibrant, innovative video games culture, with approximately 37.3m people in the UK playing games and a market value of £5.35bn in 2019 (UKIE, 2020). The games software market made up 48% of the UK entertainment media market in 2019, larger than both video and music (ERA, 2020). The Department has strong links with industry and key technology companies throughout the UK and Europe. All students have the opportunity to participate in research, enterprise, public engagement, student exchange and internship programmes.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
24
Grades / Points required
H2,H2,H2
Grades / Points required
DD
Grades / Points required
MMM
Grades / Points required
DD
Grades / Points required
MMM
Grades / Points required
C
Details
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two C grades
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two D grades
96 points to include two C grades at A level or equivalent.
96 points, other grade combinations accepted
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
To include 12 points from Higher Level subjects.
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
96 points form at least 2 A levels or equivalent to include grade CC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£13,000
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£13,000
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Cardiff Metropolitan University’s history spans over 150 years. They university offers over 100 courses across the following five schools:
Cardiff School of Art and Design
Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy
Cardiff School of Management
Cardiff School of Technologies
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
The university is proud of its diverse, multicultural community and is home to approximately 11,000 students from over 143 countries. Students can take advantage of excellent teaching standards – Cardiff Met was awarded Silver in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework – and close ties to industry. 96% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Where you'll study
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
