BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development

... United Kingdom
... University of the West of Scotland

Course Overview

The BSc Computer Games Development combines practical development skills with game design. It is professionally recognized by the British Computer Society as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional registration. Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in game programming and game engine scripting for multiple platforms. You'll be supported by dedicated games studios and have interaction with animation artists. This is a practical, career-focused degree that encourages you to publish games and demonstrate your work to employers at our end-of-year Digital Futures event. Major games studios only employ the most talented and business-aware graduates, which is why we emphasize the need to work on real-world tasks and create a strong e-portfolio and show reel. Our multi-skilled graduates work in various industries including games, animation, and social networking.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing


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Campus Name

Paisley


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

14500, (INT)


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Campus

Falmouth, England

Entry Score

5.5

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

UK:£9,250 per year EU/international:£17,460 per year, Per placement year:£1,850

Campus

Liverpool, England

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

12500

Campus

Bangor, Wales

Entry Score

4.0

Course Level

Undergraduate

Total Course Fee

£ Home full-time: £1,350, International full-time: £16,500

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