Creative computing

BSc (Hons) Applied Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies BSc (Hons) Games Art

“There’s nothing more exciting than working with inventive game developers – except when you see a kid walk up to the till with the game you worked on for months!”

Andre Van Rooijen, Academic Course Leader in Computer Games Design

Pictured: creative computing student in our computing suites

Applied Artificial Intelligence*

Become an expert in the application of artificial intelligence, programming and data analysis. You’ll study mathematics, programming, data analytics and robotics, plus a host of other topics. Solve complex, real-world issues and develop into a leader within a broad, highly technical and rapidly expanding field.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Intro to Artificial Intelligence Programming & Mathematics Systems Design & Development

Year 2/level 5 Optimisation Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Ethics Data Analytics

Year 3/level 6 Computer Vision & Robotics Individual Research Project Advanced Group Project

Industry links You’ll be taught by experienced computing professionals, with links to H20.ai and Rebellion, among others.

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Creative computing

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration I400 – 3 years I460 – 4 years (with placement)

Study style 100% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Data Scientist Games AI Developer Robotics AI Programmer Machine Learning Engineer Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

*This course is subject to validation.

“AI is playing an increasingly central role in our lives. From cyber security and examining personal data, to providing 24/7 support and care – AI is set to be in demand for the foreseeable future.”

Prof Kamal Bechkoum, Head of School for Business & Computing Pictured: Genie, a healthcare robot our computing department have developed with Service Robotics Ltd to assist the elderly

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Computer Games Design

Creative computing

Develop the skills needed to design and create computer games for console, desktop and mobile platforms. Get first-class support from expert lecturers with industry experience. Explore the thriving games sector through live briefs, games conferences, the end-of-year show and various field trips in the UK and abroad.

“I’ve always had a passion for video games. Now I work for a creative studio on a wide range of applications for clients worldwide – and I got this job after completing a placement here during my course.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Games Production Introduction to 3D Modelling Creative Skills for Design

Year 2/level 5 3D Animations for Games Level Design Experimental Games

Year 3/level 6 Indie Game Development 3D Character Development Major Project

Industry links Recent placements include Unity, Good Game Studios, CoolGames and Team6 Game Studios. We’ve had guest lecturers from Rebellion, Rare, Remedy, Neon Play, Codemasters and Microsoft Horizon.

Accreditations

This course is TIGA affiliated

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration I62A – 3 years I62C – 4 years (with placement) Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Games Designer 3D Modeller/Animator Level Designer Games Tester Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Computer Games Programming

Develop games and learn all aspects of games programming, in C++ and C#. Our course is Sony PlayStation First affiliated, and you’ll work with PlayStation development hardware and industry-standard development tools. Field trips include Gamex, Reboot and skiing in Bulgaria.*

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Games Programming & Mathematics Games Programming Design & Structure Game Engine Scripting

Year 2/level 5 Experimental Games Programming High Level Architecture Programming Low Level Architecture

Year 3/level 6 Advanced AI Programming Advanced Group Project Graphics Programming with Shaders

Industry links Recent placements include Sumo Digital, Neon Play, Team17 and Unity.

Accreditations

Creative computing

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration 3M7S – 3 years I610 – 4 years (with placement)

Study style 100% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Games Programmer Mobile Application Developer Independent Games Developer

Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

*Additional costs may apply and destinations are subject to change. See course page below.

“My placement at Team17 (creators of Worms) was phenomenal. As a team we developed games for different platforms. I received a great deal of responsibility, which was both challenging and rewarding.” Alex Kitching, Computer Games Programming student

This course is TIGA affiliated

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Computing Technologies

Graduate as a computing, media, mobile or web technologist by studying both technical and design skills for the internet, animation, visual effects, UI/UX, mixed reality and 3D industries. Use industry-standard software and hardware including the Adobe CC and Microsoft HoloLens. Build a cuttingedge, employer-ready portfolio by creating custom solutions for live clients.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Creative Skills for Design Digital Media Design & Development Introduction to 3D Modelling

Year 2/level 5 3D Animation for Games Augmented & Virtual Reality Mobile Application Development User Interaction Studies

Year 3/level 6 Advanced Concepts in Mixed Realities Advanced Concepts in Web Production Digital 3D Effects Individual Research Project

Industry links Work with companies such as HP, IBM, Microsoft, Little Man Project and Practically.io.

Creative computing

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration I450 – 3 years I451 – 4 years (with placement) Study style 100% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities 2D/3D Animator App Developer Augmented Reality Developer Computing Technologist eSports Developer Front-End Developer Mobile computing Mobile Games Designer Programmer UX Designer Virtual Reality Developer Web Developer WordPress Developer Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

“Thanks to the contacts I made in my placement year and the varied skillset I developed on my course, I landed my dream job and was given a huge amount of responsibility within my first few months.”

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Games Art*

Creative computing

Design stunning characters and immersive worlds for computer games. Learn how to turn your imagination and creativity into visually appealing, interactive experiences for commercial use. With access to our purpose-built labs and high-end software – such as 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Unreal – you’ll bring incredible worlds to life.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Games Production Creative Skills for Design Games Art Fundamentals

Year 2/level 5 Environment Art Digital 3D Sculpting 3D Animation for Games

Year 3/level 6 3D Character Development Technical Art Concept Art

Industry links Rebellion, Remedy Entertainment, Codemasters and Microsoft Rare.

PlayStation First partner

“My placement at Warner Music, working on audio for games and game trailers, gave me lots of valuable contacts – and the university gave me confidence in my abilities to achieve the job I have today.”

Chloe Bostock, creative computing graduate & Creative Coordinator for movie trailer company, The TrailerFarm Pictured: game character designed and developed by Shihab Miah

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration I630 – 3 years I631 – 4 years (with placement)

Study style 100% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities 3D Artist UI Artist Animator Concept Artist Character Artist Environment Artist Technical Artist

Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

*This course is subject to validation.

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Criminology & policing

BSc (Hons) Criminology BSc (Hons) (Level 6) Criminology & Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

“I loved everything about my course. Looking at homicide case studies, field trips to watch court cases, and investigating mock crime scenes. The lecturers are fantastic too.”

Emma Gedge, Criminology graduate

Criminology

Criminology & policing

Analyse criminal behaviour, examine mock crime scenes, and make a difference by contributing to real-world investigative projects. Put your research skills into practice on a first-year residential field trip. You can also choose to take your studies further afield – recent trips include Canada, Bosnia and Italy.*

“My teaching is focused around forensic and criminal investigation and issues in public protection. My research is focused around interpersonal violence, and especially how we can prevent homicide.” “My teaching is focused around forensic and criminal investigation and issues in public protection. My research is focused around interpersonal violence, and especially how we can prevent homicide.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Understanding Criminology Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court

Year 2/level 5 Crimes Against Humanity Forensic Criminology Youth Justice

Year 3/level 6 Global & Organised Crime Homicide Responding to Sexual Violence Cybercrime Green Criminology

Industry links We have strong links with police forces, Restorative Gloucestershire, victim support agencies and Remembering Srebrenica.

See also Criminology & Psychology Criminology & Sociology

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration M900 – 3 years

Study style Coursework including reports, portfolios, crime scene practical tasks & essays Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Police, probation or prison services Victim support Youth services Civilian Investigator

Start date September 2021

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

*Additional costs may apply and destinations are subject to change. See course page below.

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Criminology & Criminal Justice

Progress to an Honours degree from your Level 5 qualification in a subject such as public services, criminology & criminal justice or health & social care. This specially-designed course is taught by active researchers with a wide range of experience working with police, prisons and victim support organisations.

Typical modules Year 1/level 6 Critical Perspectives on Criminology & Criminal Justice Applied Research Project Sexual Violence Homicide Prisons, Punishment & Rehabilitation Global & Organised Crime Crime Scene Forensics

Industry links Police forces, Restorative Gloucestershire, Gloucester City Safe and a range of victim support charities.

See also Applied Social Sciences (Level 6)

Criminology & policing

Tariff points See Level 6 requirements UCAS code/duration L311 – 1 year Top-Up Study style Coursework including reports, essays, presentations, posters & portfolios Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Police/prisons/ probation Border control Victim support Intelligence analysis Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“The facilities are amazing and the course incorporates interesting theories with practical work to help enhance your understanding and analytical skills.” Charlie Stephens, Criminology student

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Professional Policing

Criminology & policing

Delivered to the required standards, our course is the first ‘Pre-Join Degree’ licensed by the College of Policing in the South West. It combines academic study with skills training to provide a thorough grounding in the theory and practicalities of contemporary policing.

“If you have a strong sense of justice and the ability to diffuse tension in stressful situations, you should consider a career in policing.” John Clay-Davies, Senior Lecturer in Professional Policing

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court Fundamentals for Policing Principles of Investigation Practice

Year 2/level 5 The Practice of Policing Equality, Diversity & Human Rights for Policing Forensic Criminology

Year 3/level 6 Civil Emergencies & Critical Incident Management Strategic Policing: Applied Performance Management Extremism, Counter Terrorism & Policing

Industry links As well as live projects and field trips, we encourage our students to join the Special Constabulary as part of their professional development programme. Licensed by the College of Policing.

Tariff points 104 BCC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration L312 – 3 years

Study style Problem-solving, reports, case files, presentations, research projects & a professional development portfolio Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities As with all other policing related degree courses, there are no guarantees of entry to a police force post-completion. There are associated recruitment processes required when applying to a particular force, including successful completion of the national police recruitment process and passing medical and fitness tests, and background and security checks (force vetting) before being appointed as a Police Officer. Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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