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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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The Computer Games Design and Development degree focuses on developing the relevant and desirable skills needed to pursue a career in the games development industry. You can expect industry led course content and will have the option to focus your studies to include specialist topics such as Gameplay, Game Engine and Virtual Reality to become highly employable across different sectors of the games industry. As such, you can graduate with a named award in:BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Gameplay)BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Game Engine)BSc Computer Games Design and Development (Virtual Reality)You will have access to the latest tools and technologies used in industry such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo console development kits along with VR equipment from Oculus, HTC and Valve as well as access to our VR development booths which provide a truly unique learning experience. You’ll even have access to our MAME Arcade Machine and foosball tables which provide a much needed opportunity to let off steam between lectures in our newly refurbished and modern study spaces. Our industry experienced staff members will support you not only in developing your skills but also your confidence beyond the degree programme through our more personal teaching methods. This helps you more easily adapt to academic life and provides a real sense of community.
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language and Mathematics or Mathematics - Numeracy at grade C / grade 4 or above. Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
0 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
MPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£16,000 per year
Students from EU
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£16,000 per year
Students from International
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