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Bachelor of Science - BSc
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Full Time
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
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Full Time
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3 Years
Bachelor of Science - BSc
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4 Years
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Apply programming techniques to modern games creation while developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming.
Why study BSc (Hons) Games Programming at BU?- Strong focus on specialist units to give you a broad range of skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming- Educated by professional practitioners, expert academics and regular guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry.- Taught in dedicated facilities, using the latest industry-standard software for developing games- Opportunity to put your learning into practice by taking a 4-week work placement (as part of the 3-year course) or a 30-week placement (as part of the 4-year course)- We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, and others - Excellent earning potential within an industry that is experiencing more huge growth. Entry level roles include Generalist Programmer, UX/UI Designer, Level Designer, QA Tester and Graphics Programmer (ScreenSkills).
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Scottish HigherScottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
31 - 33 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
This course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff
120–128 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£19,700 per year
Students from EU
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£19,700 per year
Students from International
£19700 Per year
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