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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewAs a student on our TIGA-accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree, you'll develop the skills to turn ideas and concepts into reality, using industry-standard design and development techniques.Our graduates are working on big titles at Rockstar and Electronic Arts, classics at Rare, and developing homegrown Indie Games.This is your opportunity to join them.
Course highlights- Learn from computer games development experts with extensive knowledge, experience and industry connections- Stand out from other graduates by studying specialist modules such as psychological theory for game designers and artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming- Enhance your CV as you apply your skills on real client briefs – past projects have included training simulations for the Royal Navy and virtual reality experiences- Use the same software as the professionals in some of the most advanced gaming development facilities at any university in the country- Showcase your skills to employers and network with professionals in the computer games industry by taking part in our annual GameJam event- Have the chance to set up a company and sell your own games
TIGA accreditationThis course is accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association). This means it has been examined by a panel of industry and academic experts to make sure you develop relevant and up-to-date skills needed by the games and related industries.
Careers and opportunitiesWith 95% of our graduates finding work within a year after university, you'll be confident to graduate with sought-after skills and knowledge for various careers.Besides the gaming industry, you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.
Graduate destinationsOur graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including:- Rockstar Games- Naughty Dog- Frontier- Cloud Imperium- Unity- Rare- Codemasters- Electronic Arts- Rebellion- Jagex- Creative Assembly- Sumo Digital- Climax- Stainless Games- Playstation Studios
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A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
120 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
120-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£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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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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£17,900 per year
Students from International
£17900 Per year
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