Undergraduate study
Games and Web 2020/21
Let’s start with ‘Why Games and Web at Huddersfield?’ You’re probably looking at various universities, trying to weigh up what is good about this one? What’s better about that one? Where’s the best location? Who’s got the best facilities? There’s lots to think about, so we’ve created this handy guide which gives you some quick answers to the question ‘why Games and Web at Huddersfield?’
Check this out! Placements We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit. Or you could start your own studio with our Enterprise Placement year scheme, you’ll get support from an industry mentor.
From work placements to links with industry, creating award winning work to employment. We know your time is precious, so let us help you decide.
Industry Links
Open Days 2019 Saturday 29 June Saturday 28 September Saturday 19 October Wednesday 6 November Friday 29 November
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The final year Student Showcase for Games and Web courses are attended by industry representatives, allowing you to show off your work to potential employers.
Our Games graduates regularly place as winners for Game Republic and Grads in Games competitions.
Future Employment 97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers.*
What’s inside Our courses 04 Computer Games Design BA(Hons) 06 Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons) 07 Web Design BSc(Hons) 08 Web Programming BSc(Hons) 09 Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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Computer Games Design BA(Hons)
Computer Games Design
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: ABB/DDM in Art and Design or a games-related subject/128. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is recognised by Creative Skillset, Sector Skills Council and carries the Creative Skillset Tick which identifies courses best suited to prepare you for a Creative Industries career.
BA(Hons) Your course If you enjoy exploring what’s possible with digital design and games development, we could help you really get to know the subject. We encourage students to be creative, visionary and always ambitious with their designs. We explore some of the more complex aspects of game and level design, and games art during the course. We aim to cover all the bases, including how to design and plan game ideas and concepts, and then develop, create and build your own games. You can take part in internal Game Jams, and we’ll encourage you to get involved in externally organised events like the Global Game Jam and Game Republic. We maintain active links with industry figures, during your course you could have the chance to hear from them, in the past we’ve hosted art directors, animators, illustrators and designers from companies like Rockstar, Formerdroid and Realtime UK.
Example modules • Concept Development • 3D Games Asset Development • Games Design and Innovation • Games Prototyping
Your future You can also take a placement year, to gain experience. Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as technical content artist, functional tester, senior environment artist and test specialist in a range of organisations including Rockstar Games, Sony Playstation, Jagex and IBM, other graduates have also founded their own companies.* *
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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This page shows student work by: Top Kial Oliver-Gibson, BA(Hons) Computer Games Design Middle Inesa Zaiceva, BSc(Hons) Web Design Bottom Alexander Brown, BA(Hons) Computer Games Design
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Computer Science with Games Programming BSc(Hons)
Computer Science with Games Programming
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT industry. It provides an indicator of quality to you and potential employers. It is also accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status, BCS’s own Chartered qualification. This course is accredited to also partially meet the requirements for CEng status. Accreditation also gives you a potential advantage when looking for a job as some employers may ask for graduates with accredited degrees.
BSc(Hons) Your course Our course will cover general computer science and software engineering, covering knowledge and techniques that apply in industry, whilst exploring the latest issues in computer games. We look at the technical aspects of games development, from computer games programming to games systems and development techniques. We’ll also cover game engine architecture, real-time graphics, computational mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. And to help develop your abilities and your team working, we’ll get you operating with other students to complete computer games projects. During your third year you have the opportunity to take a year-long placement. Thanks to our links with a range of leading employers, you could end up working for a big name. Previous students have taken placements with Sega Europe Ltd, Rebellion Studios, Rockstar Leeds and Red Kite.
Example modules • Game Engine Architecture • Algorithms Processes and Data • Artificial Intelligence • Advanced Computer Games Development
Your future We want to help you gain the skills to become a great programmer. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as network engineer, senior AI programmer, associate producer and DevOps engineer in organisations including Spotify, Rockstar Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and IBM.* *
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Web Design BSc(Hons) Your course
Web Design BSc(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
Web designers play an important part in our lives, constantly creating new ways for us to access and experience the web. We focus on both the creative and technical aspects of web design. How people access the internet is constantly developing, so we study how to design and create content and experiences for devices including smartphones, tablets, watches and traditional computers. We’ll get you working on projects in teams to create complex products to help you develop your technical, design and project management skills. You’ll gain invaluable experience – in fact, some projects may mean you end up working on a real product for an industry client. To gain even more experience, you have the chance to take a placement with an employer in your third year. This is your opportunity to put what you’ve learnt into practice, broaden your range of skills and gain great contacts too.
Example modules • Video and Digital Effects • Digital Media Asset Production • Web Development • Advanced Visual Design
Your future To gain more experience you have the chance to take a placement year in your third year. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, in organisations such as Asda, Freeman Grattan Holding and Sky Betting and Gaming.* *
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Web Programming BSc(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
Web Programming BSc(Hons) Your course Just about every business and organisation has a web presence. And many of them are looking to expand that presence and exploit the latest technology. There’s a huge demand for skilled graduates who understand the technology; cloud computing; touch, gesture and motion-based technology; as well as mobile and tablet apps. This course aims to provide you with the skills to help organisations harness the technology. We look at making applications for web, desktop, mobiles and projections. You study the principles of creating and accessing data, as well as embedding data structures such as maps, tweets, eBay bids, Amazon offers and Facebook comments in your digital products. To help you develop your capabilities, we’ll look at a range of computing languages. The most common ones we use are JavaScript, PHP and ASP.NET, and we’ll also cover innovative frameworks such as Bootstrap and Laravel.
Example modules • An introduction to Data Analysis • Web Development • Advanced Front-End Web Development • Digital Media Showcase
Your future To gain more experience you have the chance to take a placement year in your third year. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as software engineer, junior web designer and IT developer, across a range of sectors.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) Your course
Web Programming with Cyber Security BSc(Hons)
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DMM/120. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/B or above and English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above
In today’s world web-based systems are particularly vulnerable to malicious attacks due to the ability to connect remotely. Industry needs computer science professionals who have both technical expertise to deliver new solutions for end-users, but also those with cyber security knowledge to reduce the likelihood of solutions being compromised. This course aims to provide you with skills and experience to help you develop new web-based technological solutions for organisations. This involves looking at web, desktop, and mobile-based solutions. In addition, you will be taught how to analyse cyber-security risks and how to take necessary steps to mitigate. This will involve looking at aspects of cryptography for data security, biometrics for access control, and mechanisms to identify and test vulnerabilities. To help develop your programming abilities, you will learn many common and essential programming languages, such as JavaScript and PHP. You will also learn frameworks like Bootstrap.
Example modules • Introduction to Web Programming • Cyber Security • Security of Internet-Enabled Technologies • Advanced Front-End Web Development
Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement which is an excellent opportunity to put your new knowledge and skills into action. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as graduate web design, user experience architect, digital graphic design manager and IT developer, across both the private and public sector.
For detailed module, course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the Spring of 2019 for courses starting in September 2020 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website www.courses.hud.ac.uk and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2020, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2019 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2020.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
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