Games Technology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year) gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry.Explore artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games. Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a PlayStation®First partner, you’ll gain direct experience of developing for Sony PlayStation using their ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Games Technology (with Foundation Year) gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry.Explore artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games. Gain an understanding of the history and theories around play, games and user engagement. As UWE Bristol is a PlayStation®First partner, you’ll gain direct experience of developing for Sony PlayStation using their official development kits.Learn through practical projects, creating playable scenarios that consolidate new concepts and applications. Attend talks from visiting industry professionals and apply learning through individual and group programming projects. Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through placements that prepare you for a career in the gaming industry.Our graduates work across AAA developers, including Rockstar North, Frontier Developments and Naughty Dog, and local developers such as Opposable Games and Mobile Pie. Outside of the games industry, you’ll find career opportunities in software engineering, simulations, digital media, mobile device applications, web development and IT.

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75/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
67th
Software Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
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85%
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Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£24,000
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72 Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.

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Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

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Popular A-level subjects

Software Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
45%
Computing
42%
Physics
23%
Information & Communication technology
13%
Biology
13%
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9,250 per year

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15,850 per year

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15,850 per year

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