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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This degree provides a firm foundation in the fascinating field of game engineering.
Course overview
You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation.
In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in game engineering, developing skills and knowledge for your future career.
Your modules focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games, and include:
About Game Engineering
Our degrees in Game Engineering focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games (rather than the artistic element of games development).
They enable you to design, develop and implement computer graphics software and applications on a variety of architectures including games consoles, graphic workstations and advanced 3D reality environments.
They also allow you to exploit such software and hardware in entertainment, engineering, design and scientific visualisation.
The North East of England is a hub for games development, making it an exciting place to kick-start your career in the industry.
Professional accreditation
Following a curriculum review, we are seeking British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation for our degrees so you can be assured that you will graduate with a degree that meets the standard set by the IT industry.
BCS is the Chartered Institute for IT. Studying a BCS-accredited degree provides the foundation for a chartered IT professional, engineer or scientist.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods include:
Project work includes a team project in Stage 2 to develop a substantial software product, and a major individual project in Stage 3.
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.
Preparing you for career success
In the present job market, computing science graduates are better placed than many others to obtain employment in a challenging and fulfilling career, and the employability of Newcastle graduates is particularly high.
An increasing number of employers require digital skills, meaning our graduates are highly sought after. They move into bespoke software development roles in software houses and computer manufacturers and also into corporate organisations that use computers on a larger scale, such as banking, insurance and manufacturing companies and public sector institutions.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45,M:0 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject..
D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.
Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.
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