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BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering
Our BSc (Hons) Games Software Engineering course is intended for those keen to embark on a career in programming within the games and related industries.
Expert academics
Delivered by expert academics and professional practitioners, this degree will provide you with a clear understanding of how to apply programming techniques to modern games creation, whilst developing your knowledge of artificial intelligence, physics, game engines and graphics programming.
Dedicated facilities
Taught in dedicated facilities and using cutting-edge technology, you’ll discover the curriculum has a strong focus on specialist units intended to give you a broad range of software engineering skills that can be put to good use in the context of games programming.
Work placement
You’ll have the opportunity to take a 30-week work placement in the industry, which you can complete at home or overseas. The experience will allow you to place the specialist knowledge and skills acquired on the course in a real-world working context. The experience will allow you to create a network of professional contacts, and build your CV, both of which are essential for entering the job market.
Strong industry contacts
We have regular contact with games developers across the UK and overseas, including Unity, Jagex, King, Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Climax Studios, Playground Games, Boss Alien, Media Molecule, and others. As a result you can expect guest lectures from some of the leading names in the industry. The computer games industry is continuing to expand at a rapid rate. This course will help you develop all the skills you need to enter this fast-paced and exciting sector. We have links with games companies locally, nationally and internationally, allowing you to make contacts before you graduate.
Our dedicated placements team will always be on hand to give you all the support you need to find the best placement positions, and they will support you throughout the experience.
Dr Leigh McLoughlin, Deputy Head of Department, Creative
Key areas of study
UCAS code I610
A Foundation Year is available on this course. See page 64 for more information
Key Information
Accreditations:
The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA)
Duration and delivery:
3 years full-time with optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement
Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points
Required subjects: None
If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent
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