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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Holloway
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Holloway
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Holloway
Part time
SEP-24
4 Years
The Games Programming BSc degree will enable you to develop the specialist knowledge and key skills needed to join this thriving industry. You'll be joining a supportive and friendly community of highly motivated games students who work hard to achieve their goals
More about this courseYou'll start by building a strong base in C++ programming, with mathematics and physics for game development, as well as gaining skills in console hardware architecture and game design. As you progress through the degree you'll use different graphics libraries and engines to make 2D and 3D games. You'll develop specialist skills in physical computing, virtual reality and artificial intelligence while becoming proficient in a range of relevant programming and scripting languages.Each year there are core modules on this course that enable artists and programmers to work together and achieve common goals - designing and producing innovative games. This aspect of the student experience is highly commended by our games industry partner TIGA and our industry steering group, as it mimics professional practice.We actively encourage you to engage in public competitions and gaming events such as gamejams, and we hold an annual Summer Show where students at all levels have the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider professional audience.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, students should have:a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 88 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits)
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent)
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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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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£17,600 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£17,600 per year
Students from EU
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£17,600 per year
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