Games Development with Diploma in Creative Computing BSc (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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Norwich University of the Arts

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On the BSc (Hons) Games Development course you will learn the complete end-to-end process of making games. This includes core principles such as programming, but also project management, deployment and a deep understanding of game mechanics. All of this will result in making you highly employable in an ever changing and fast flowing industry. One of the unique components of this degree is that throughout the course the emphasis is on doing- and you will be working on game projects from day one. ...Read more

On the BSc (Hons) Games Development course you will learn the complete end-to-end process of making games. This includes core principles such as programming, but also project management, deployment and a deep understanding of game mechanics. All of this will result in making you highly employable in an ever changing and fast flowing industry. One of the unique components of this degree is that throughout the course the emphasis is on doing- and you will be working on game projects from day one. You will graduate with the technical and business skills that will allow you to pitch yourself to the games industry and with a games portfolio of completed work.The year-long Diploma in Creative Computing year takes place between Year 2 and 3 of the course and is designed to introduce you to creative computing and gain an understanding of how you can use coding skills to advance and complement your creative practice. You do not need any prior experience of coding to participate, just a curiosity about creative computing and a desire to push your own practice digitally.

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56th
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Sabina
18 Jan 24

If you are looking at a university to balance both guided and self led study, NUA is a good university to attend. Here you are able to get a glimpse of the working world and how..Read more

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Bogi
18 Jan 24

Norwich is lovely and the uni is in the city centre with lots of spaces to sit and study around. You can easily spend your whoule day in uni if you live far or you don't have the..Read more

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A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

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England

£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£18,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,000 per year

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Norwich University of the Arts
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Norwich University of the Arts was founded more than 175 years ago, and today provides students with excellent teaching that leads...

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Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House 3-7 Redwell Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4SN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Norwich  0.3 miles away

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